VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-08-20
“The last time I appeared before Congress, I came to protect Mr Trump. Today, I am here to tell the truth about Mr Trump.”
Michael Cohen · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-20
Cohen opened his testimony before the US House oversight committee in February 2019.
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