Trump and former fixer Michael Cohen make amends

Axios reports that President Trump and his former personal lawyer Michael Cohen sat down for a surprisingly cordial interview that aired in full on Sunday. The two discussed a range of topics—from the president's proposed ballroom and the state of the economy in his second term to the so‑called weaponization they say is tearing the country apart—while Cohen repeatedly called Trump boss and the pair reflected on why many Americans dislike him. The conversation marks the first time the pair have spoken publicly since Cohen testified at the hush‑money trial that led to Trump's conviction on thirty‑four felony counts, suggesting a tentative thaw in their long‑standing feud.

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