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Michael Cohen, once heralded as the prosecution’s star witness, was supposed to serve as the smoking gun linking Trump to criminal activity involving hush money payments. His testimony was central to the narrative that Trump was involved in criminal schemes to cover up extramarital affairs and manipulate campaign records — allegations that, if proven, could lead to serious charges.
However, during cross-examination, everything fell apart. Legal analysts and observers described Cohen’s testimony as the "sinking Titanic" and the "Hindenburg of hearings," emphasizing just how catastrophic it was for the prosecution. The courtroom atmosphere shifted from anticipation to disbelief as Cohen's credibility was systematically dismantled.