During his testimony, Michael Cohen, former attorney for Donald J. Trump, stated that he worked on a deal under the direction of Trump and for his benefit. Cohen's testimony sheds light on the close relationship between the two individuals and the extent of Cohen's involvement in Trump's business dealings.
Cohen's statement provides insight into the inner workings of Trump's business operations and the level of control he exerted over key decisions. The revelation that Cohen acted at Trump's direction underscores the influence Trump had over his associates and the extent to which they carried out his instructions.