U.S. President Donald Trump has called for the immediate dismissal of his New York fraud and business records convictions following recent claims by former attorney Michael Cohen.
Eko Hot News reports that Donald Trump argued that statements made by Michael Cohen cast doubt on the legal basis of both the criminal and civil cases brought against him in New York.
Trump made the remarks in a post on Truth Social, where he claimed Cohen had recanted key testimony and alleged that prosecutors pressured him during legal proceedings.
According to Trump, Cohen was a central witness in the cases and his recent claims should prompt courts to revisit the judgments.
The former president described the prosecutions as politically motivated and renewed allegations that he was targeted through what he called “lawfare.”
Cohen, who previously served as Trump’s lawyer and fixer, made the claims in a January article published on Substack.
In the publication, Cohen alleged that prosecutors were primarily interested in testimony that supported their cases against Trump.
He claimed he felt pressured and coerced while cooperating with investigators from both the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office and the New York Attorney General’s Office.
Cohen also accused prosecutors of relying on leading questions during parts of the legal process.
The former attorney suggested that political considerations may have influenced aspects of the investigations.
Trump seized on those statements as evidence that the cases lacked fairness and impartiality.
He argued that if a key witness discredits his own testimony, the convictions should be reconsidered.
The legal battles involve separate cases brought by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and New York Attorney General Letitia James.
The criminal case centered on allegations involving falsification of business records.
The civil case focused on claims of financial misrepresentation and business fraud.
Earlier legal proceedings resulted in significant financial penalties and court rulings against Trump.
However, some aspects of those penalties have since been challenged through appeals.
Trump’s legal team has continued efforts to overturn findings related to the civil fraud case.
Supporters of the former president argue that Cohen’s comments reinforce claims of political bias within the investigations.
Critics, however, note that Cohen has publicly cooperated with prosecutors for years and has repeatedly criticized Trump.
They also point to previous statements in which Cohen defended his testimony and legal cooperation.
Legal experts say any effort to overturn convictions would require extensive judicial review and supporting evidence.
The controversy continues to fuel debate over the intersection of politics and the American justice system.
The courts have not indicated any immediate plans to revisit the cases based solely on Cohen’s recent remarks.
The matter remains part of a broader legal and political dispute surrounding Trump’s ongoing court battles.
