During an interview with former personal lawyer Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump commented on the assassination attempts against him, saying only consequential presidents are targeted. Cohen released the second part of a two-part interview where Trump addressed reports of secretly boarding a separate military jet due to a credible Iranian threat.
“I’m so nauseated by them,” Cohen said. “There is a huge difference between vehemently disagreeing with a policy and then trying to assassinate the President of the United States.”
These attempts are the latest in a series of threats against Trump. He noted the dangerous nature of his job, but expressed confidence in the people looking after him.
“Obviously, it’s gotten much tougher over the years. But it is true, consequential presidents are often targeted,” Trump stated, referring to historical instances of presidential threats. He remarked that non-consequential presidents tend to lead quieter lives.
Cohen, once a key witness against Trump in New York cases, shared the importance of forgiveness after the backlash over their interview. He cited Colossians 3:13 to illustrate the foundation of their reconciliation, emphasizing mutual forgiveness.
Their public conversation marked the first in nearly a decade, showcasing a new dynamic between the two. Cohen’s reflections aiming for understanding and forgiveness highlighted this change.