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artappraiser — Thu, 26 Jul 2018 14:32:07 +0000

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.@seanhannity - why are continuing to duck me and refuse to have me on your show? I thought you were one of the biggest, baddest Trump sycophants out there? You can even have Dazed & Confused Rudy on with me for protection. Are you that afraid that I’ll do that much damage?
— Michael Avenatti (@MichaelAvenatti) July 26, 2018

(THREAD) TEN REASONS THE

artappraiser — Wed, 25 Jul 2018 05:55:07 +0000

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(THREAD) TEN REASONS THE FIRST COHEN TAPE IS MUCH WORSE THAN ANYONE YET REALIZES. Early coverage of this bombshell exclusive on CNN has missed almost the entirety of this story, which could shape Trump's presidency. Read on for more. And I hope you'll share this with others, too. pic.twitter.com/pZR0AJZvzT
— Seth Abramson (@SethAbramson) July 25, 2018

Both WaPo and CNN are

artappraiser — Wed, 25 Jul 2018 05:42:23 +0000

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Both WaPo and NYTimes are headlining the CNN tape this evening, so both editors judge it a big deal FWIW (and Lanny Davis has now acknowledged being the direct source):

Washington Post:

Cohen tape suggests Trump knew of model’s deal to sell story of alleged affair

During the September 2016 conversation with his longtime attorney Michael Cohen, the then-Republican presidential nominee appeared familiar with the outline of a deal with Playboy model Karen McDougal to purchase the rights to her story of an alleged affair with him, according to a transcript of the exchange provided by the president's legal team.

By Carol D. Leonnig and Robert Costa

The Fix: The Trump-Michael Cohen tape transcript, annotated

Analysis: Four important points that arise from the Trump-Cohen recording

NYTimes:

Cohen Escalates Trump Feud With Release of Secret Audio

By MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT, MAGGIE HABERMAN and JIM RUTENBERG 12:00 AM ET

President Trump’s former lawyer Michael D. Cohen released a recording about giving hush money to a Playboy model in which Mr. Trump appears to have knowledge about the payments.
Mr. Cohen, who had been considered one of Mr. Trump’s most loyal personal aides and the keeper of his secrets, is under investigation by federal authorities.

Trump interrupts Cohen asking

artappraiser — Wed, 25 Jul 2018 03:50:22 +0000

In reply to So Michael Cohen and Michael Avenatti walk into a restaurant ...(Really!)

Trump interrupts Cohen asking, "What financing?" according to the recording. When Cohen tells Trump, "We'll have to pay." Trump is heard saying "pay with cash" https://t.co/sNVkjEUL3c
— Manu Raju (@mkraju) July 25, 2018

Cohen's attorney weighs in:

artappraiser — Mon, 23 Jul 2018 23:23:45 +0000

In reply to So Michael Cohen and Michael Avenatti walk into a restaurant ...(Really!)

Cohen's attorney weighs in: https://t.co/wvUNtOHzQr
— erica orden (@eorden) July 23, 2018

Avenatti: Bumping into Cohen

artappraiser — Sat, 21 Jul 2018 07:57:56 +0000

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Avenatti: Bumping into Cohen in NYC yields a 'lengthy' and 'frank' discussion

By Jim Acosta, MJLee and Sophie Tatum @ CNN.com, Updated 4:49 PM ET, Fri July 20, 2018

What began as a coincidental encounter between Michael Avenatti and Michael Cohen on Monday evening evolved into what Avenatti is calling a potentially "critical" meeting.

The two bumped into each other at the New York restaurant Scalinatella, Avenatti told CNN, which led to a "lengthy" and "frank" conversation.

"We had a very open, honest and frank discussion that I found to be extremely productive. It was lengthy. It was frank," Avenatti said.

Vanity Fair previously reported on the encounter between Avenatti and Cohen.

"Michael and I conversed and I found that meeting to be productive," Avenatti said. "That meeting could ultimately end up being a critical meeting."

[....]

When asked about what he and Cohen discussed during their conversation Monday, Avenatti said, "Had Mr. Trump witnessed this interaction, he would have blown a gasket."

Avenatti also noted that he did not pick up Cohen's tab [....]