President Trump is expected to sit for an interview with Michael Cohen, his former personal attorney and onetime adversary, according to Cohen's social media announcement on Thursday. The conversation is slated to air in part Thursday night on 77 WABC radio in New York City, with additional segments scheduled for Sunday during Cohen's own show on the same network.
Cohen, who once served as Trump's fixer and later became a vocal critic, said the two have reconciled after a long and public falling out. In a recent appearance on WABC's “Cats & Cosby” program, Cohen described an unexpected overture from the president that began a thaw in their relationship.
“Out of nowhere, when I was sitting with my wife at a restaurant, my phone buzzed and it was a text from that friend who expressed to me the president's genuine empathy for the hell that I was being dragged through … I deeply appreciated that text,” Cohen told hosts John Catsimatidis and Rita Cosby. He added, “I actually texted the president. I thanked him. Expressed my sincere hope that this long, exhausting feud between the two of us could finally end.”
The development marks a striking reversal for two men whose relationship collapsed after Cohen pleaded guilty in 2018 to campaign finance violations tied to hush-money payments to adult film actor Stormy Daniels, among other charges. Cohen admitted to facilitating those payments to suppress an alleged affair ahead of the 2016 election—a matter that has continued to shadow Trump legally and politically.
Cohen had previously been a fierce antagonist of the president, testifying before Congress and releasing a tell-all book. But earlier this summer, he signaled a shift, saying the pair were on better terms. The upcoming radio interview appears to cement that rapprochement, though it remains unclear what topics will be covered or how candid the exchange will be.
The interview was initially reported by the media outlet MS NOW, which claimed it would be for Cohen's podcast. Cohen refuted that, clarifying that the conversation would air on his radio show instead. The White House has not yet confirmed Trump's participation, and The Hill has reached out for comment.
This is not the first time Trump has sought to mend fences with former allies. His outreach to Cohen follows a pattern of re-engaging with figures who have crossed him, particularly as he navigates a crowded political landscape. The president has also been focused on other matters, including downplaying bond market concerns and renewing his push for Federal Reserve rate cuts.
Cohen's return to Trump's orbit is notable given his past testimony and the legal implications of the hush-money case. The interview could offer a rare, unfiltered look at their dynamic, though the format—radio, with Cohen as host—raises questions about tone and depth. Political observers will be watching to see whether this signals a broader reconciliation or a calculated move by both men.
For now, the announcement has generated buzz across political circles, with many noting the irony of the former fixer and the president reuniting on the airwaves. The full scope of the interview remains to be heard, but it is already shaping up as a significant moment in the ongoing saga of Trump's relationships with those who once stood by him—and then stood against him.
