Michael Cohen said he was pressured to testify against Trump

Cohen Accuses James, Bragg of Pressuring Testimony Against Trump

Michael Cohen, once a legal confidant to Donald Trump, has made serious allegations against New York Attorney General Letitia James and Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg for pressuring him to testify against the president in high-profile legal battles.

This claim, published on Jan. 16, 2026, adds a new layer to ongoing cases. It demands immediate attention.

On Friday, Cohen used a Substack post to accuse James and Bragg of coercing him to provide testimony aimed at securing convictions and judgments against President Donald Trump, the current president of the United States, in civil fraud and "hush money" cases, while Trump seeks to overturn a conviction and a $454 million fraud judgment. His words have stirred significant interest.

Representatives for James and Bragg have not yet responded.

Supporters contend that Cohen’s revelations point to a troubling pattern of politically driven prosecutions targeting President Trump. These accusations, if substantiated, could cast doubt on the integrity of New York’s legal actions. The issue has sparked intense debate over fairness in justice.

President Trump reacted swiftly on Truth Social, denouncing the New York cases as fundamentally flawed. “SET UP from the beginning,” he declared, framing the legal battles as an orchestrated effort against him.

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