Michael Cohen Denies Plans to Flee U.S. If Trump Wins Again

Michael Cohen, the former personal attorney for Donald Trump, has recently clarified that he has no intentions of leaving the United States, contradicting earlier statements he made during the 2020 election cycle. Previously, he had suggested he would consider fleeing the country if Trump regained the presidency, claiming a desire to escape Trump's influence. However, during a livestream on November 8, 2024, Cohen asserted his commitment to stay in the U.S., stating, 'this is my country' and emphasizing his right to remain. Cohen's change of heart follows his testimony against Trump related to the controversial hush-money payments to adult film actress Stormy Daniels. He has emerged as a vocal critic of Trump, highlighting his decline in character and drawing attention to the potential repercussions of a Trump presidency. Cohen’s experiences during his time as Trump’s lawyer and the subsequent fallout from his legal troubles paint a picture of a complicated relationship that evolved from loyalty to opposition, raising questions about the nature of political allegiance and personal conviction in contemporary American politics.