Michael Cohen, the former personal attorney and fixer for Donald Trump, recently made headlines with his bold declaration that he would leave the United States if Trump wins the upcoming presidential election.
We’ve heard that one before.
In an interview on MSNBC’s Deadline: White House, Cohen discussed his concerns about potential retribution from his former boss, as Trump’s campaign continues to move forward.
Cohen, who once played a key role in Trump’s inner circle, turned on his former boss after pleading guilty to several crimes, including campaign finance violations related to hush money payments to adult film star Stormy Daniels. He served a three-year prison sentence and has since become one of Trump’s most vocal critics.
In the interview with host Nicolle Wallace, Cohen expressed his fears about what could happen if Trump returns to power. “I’m out of here,” Cohen said, revealing that he is actively working on obtaining a foreign passport under a different name. He also voiced concerns about how his decision would affect his family, stating that he doesn’t want them to join him in his new destination.
Cohen’s concerns stem from the belief that Trump, if re-elected, could target him and others who have opposed him. He cited Trump’s previous comments about pursuing his perceived enemies, which includes military leaders like Gen. Mark Milley and politicians such as Liz Cheney.
Cohen also criticized the recent Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity, which protects core presidential powers from criminal prosecution. He believes this decision emboldens Trump, making him feel untouchable. “Now he thinks it’s, not only is it, ‘I can do whatever I want,’ but ‘I can’t even be prosecuted,’” Cohen said, likening the ruling to a “get-out-of-jail-free card” for the president.
The interview underscores Cohen’s transformation from a trusted insider to one of Trump’s most outspoken adversaries, and it highlights the deep divide between those loyal to the former president and those who have since distanced themselves from him.
