Michael Cohen predicts that people who have pardoned Trump can testify against him

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“This poses a very significant problem for Donald Trump in the sense that once you get that pardon, you will no longer be able to invoke the Fifth Amendment … because you cannot be charged. All of these people could ultimately be his downfall simply because they will testify against him, ”Cohen said during an interview with MSNBC’s Ari Melber.

The Fifth Amendment protects Americans from being forced to make statements involving themselves in criminal activities.

The president has pardoned a number of loyalists, including a longtime political adviser, in recent weeks Roger StoneRoger Jason Stone Roger Stone thanked Trump for pardon during exchange at West Palm Beach club GOP senator over Trump pardon: ‘It’s legal, it’s constitutional, but I think it’s an abuse of power’ Nothing is going to be Donald Trump’s presidency like his departure MORE, former campaign chairman Paul ManafortPaul John Manafort Roger Stone thanked Trump for pardon during exchange at West Palm Beach club GOP senator over Trump pardons: ‘It’s legal, it’s constitutional, but I think it’s an abuse of power’ Republican Senator: Trump will ‘be remembered for chaos and misery and erratic behavior “as he allows COVID-19 relief to expire MORE and former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn.

Democrats like Rep. Bill PascrellWilliam (Bill) James Pascrell Trump attorneys risk disciplinary action after wave of election suits Juan Williams: GOP’s betrayal of America On The Money: Congress passes bill to avoid closure as coronavirus talks head into weekend Federal Reserve fights the dangers and help talks MORE (NJ) recently called on Trump to investigate his use of power in office and his personal business dealings after his term of office ends.

Cohen pleaded guilty to nine counts, including tax evasion and fraud, in 2018 and was sentenced to three years in prison. He was due to be released from prison in November, but was released in May due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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