Michael Cohen

Michael Dean Cohen is an American lawyer and author primarily known for his role as personal attorney and "fixer" for Donald Trump from 2006 to 2018. As vice president of the Trump Organization and personal counsel, he handled sensitive matters and legal issues for the former president until their relationship deteriorated during federal investigations. In 2018, Cohen faced legal troubles that dramatically altered his career trajectory. He pleaded guilty to multiple federal charges, including campaign finance violations and lying to Congress about the Trump Tower Moscow project. His testimony and subsequent cooperation with investigators provided insights into Trump's business practices and campaign activities. Following his conviction, Cohen served three years in federal prison and was disbarred in New York State. After his release, he authored multiple books about his experiences, including "Disloyal: A Memoir" and "Revenge: How Donald Trump Weaponized the US Department of Justice Against His Critics," establishing himself as a vocal critic of his former employer. His work as an author and commentator has focused on exposing behind-the-scenes details of his time with Trump and the inner workings of the Trump Organization. Cohen continues to provide commentary on legal and political matters through various media platforms.

Reader reactions to Cohen's books center on their insider perspective of Trump's operations, though views often split along political lines. Readers appreciated: - Detailed firsthand accounts of Trump Organization dealings - Clear explanations of complex legal and business arrangements - Conversational writing style that maintains reader interest - Specific examples backing up claims - "Raw and honest self-reflection about his own mistakes" (Amazon reviewer) Common criticisms: - Political bias coloring the narrative - Repetitive content across books - Self-serving tone in explaining past actions - "Spends too much time justifying himself" (Goodreads review) - Questions about credibility given past legal issues Ratings averages: - Disloyal: 3.8/5 on Goodreads (22,000+ ratings), 4.6/5 on Amazon (31,000+ ratings) - Revenge: 4.2/5 on Amazon (1,800+ ratings) Reviews tend to reflect readers' pre-existing political views, with Trump supporters dismissing the books as untrustworthy while critics cite them as revealing confirmation.

Disloyal: A Memoir (2020) A firsthand account of Michael Cohen's experiences as Donald Trump's personal attorney and fixer, detailing his work at the Trump Organization and the events leading to his legal troubles and imprisonment.

Revenge: How Donald Trump Weaponized the US Department of Justice Against His Critics (2023) An examination of how the Department of Justice was allegedly used during the Trump administration, based on Cohen's direct experiences and observations as a target of federal prosecution.

John Dean - Former White House Counsel during Watergate who wrote about his role in the Nixon administration and subsequent testimony against the president. His insider perspective on presidential scandal and transformation from loyalist to whistleblower parallels Cohen's experience.

James Comey - Former FBI Director who wrote about his interactions with Trump and the circumstances of his firing in "A Higher Loyalty." His firsthand account of working with Trump and subsequent break from the administration provides similar insights to Cohen's writings.

Omarosa Manigault Newman - Former Trump aide who published "Unhinged" about her time in the Trump White House and subsequent falling out. Her transition from insider to critic and legal battles with Trump mirror Cohen's path.

Andrew McCabe - Former FBI Deputy Director who wrote about DOJ operations and his dismissal under the Trump administration. His books detail similar themes of justice department politicization and personal consequences of opposing Trump.

Mary Trump - Trump family member who wrote exposés about family dynamics and business practices based on direct experience. Her books provide complementary insider perspectives on Trump's character and operations from a different vantage point.