Trump trial live: Trump ‘hates’ that hush-money deal was made, Cohen claims in recording

During the first two weeks of Donald Trump’s criminal trial, we’ve heard from a host of witnesses.

But one of the main characters of the case is yet to take the stand: Michael Cohen – Trump’s former lawyer.

We’ve heard a lot about Cohen’s reputation from the witnesses who have already testified.

For instance, a banker testified that he was chosen to work with Cohen because he knows how to handle “challenging” people.

Keith Davidson, Stormy Daniels’ former lawyer, called Cohen “an aggressive guy” who would angrily shout at him on phone calls.

We’ve even heard Cohen’s voice booming over the speaker in the courtroom – sometimes yelling and swearing – during conversations he recorded with Davidson.

Prosecutors are perhaps trying to introduce Cohen to the jury before his highly anticipated testimony in the case. He’s a key witness for the prosecution, but one who comes with baggage.