During a recent interview, Michael Cohen shared insights into a meeting he had with Robert Costello, where Costello allegedly suggested using a back-channel communication to the president. Cohen expressed uncertainty about Costello at the time, citing a sense of unease due to Costello's close ties to Rudy Giuliani.
Cohen described feeling that something was 'sketchy and wrong' about Costello, which influenced his decision not to disclose all details of the meeting. He believed that any information shared would ultimately reach Giuliani, prompting caution in his communication.