VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-08-20
“But they weaponized you. They weaponized a lot of people. And I respect the fact that you recanted everything you said, and that’s a big, that’s a big thing that you did, that’s a very big thing.”
Donald Trump · said 2026-08-20 · reported 2026-08-20
Trump continued his remarks to Cohen during the radio interview, praising him for recanting prior statements.
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