Michael Cohen, the former attorney and fixer who helped secure Donald Trump’s conviction, has taken steps toward reconciliation with the president.
A previously unreported meeting last summer set the stage for this rapprochement.
Cohen has so far avoided the public attacks and legal actions that Trump has directed at other critics.
The encounter marked a significant shift in a relationship defined by years of animosity.
Cohen once served as Trump’s loyal confidant before turning on him during federal investigations.
His testimony was central to a case that led to Trump’s conviction in New York.
Since the meeting, Cohen has refrained from the harsh public criticism he once aimed at the president.
This silence contrasts sharply with how Trump has treated other former allies and opponents.
The reasons behind this thaw remain unclear, though both parties have reason to move past their feud.
Observers say the détente could have political and personal implications for both men.
