Michael Cohen's lawyer denies that he 'personally' asked Trump for a pardon

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Michael Cohen has clarified a portion of his congressional testimony and pushed back on President Trump's claim that he lied under oath.

Cohen's lawyer, Michael Monico, said in a letter to the House Oversight Committee that when Cohen testified that "I have never asked for, nor would I accept, a pardon from Mr. Trump," this statement "could have been clearer regarding the time frame," although it's still "true" and Cohen "stands by" it, per The Washington Post's Robert Costa.

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Brendan Morrow

Brendan worked as a culture writer at The Week from 2018 to 2023, covering the entertainment industry, including film reviews, television recaps, awards season, the box office, major movie franchises and Hollywood gossip. He has written about film and television for outlets including Bloody Disgusting, Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Heavy and The Celebrity Cafe.