Trump and Cohen's Miraculous Reconciliation: How Markets Are Reacting

Donald Trump's former fixer Michael Cohen has revealed that the two have reportedly reconciled after months of speculation. The development comes as Cohen is set to appear on Trump's weekly talk show, following reports that the two have met in person at least twice over the past year. Cohen told The New York Post that he reached out to Trump after hearing the president 'expressed empathy' over criticism Cohen had received after claiming his testimony was coerced in the civil fraud case. 'As a direct result, I wrote to him in a text thanking him for expressing his sentiment and that it would be nice for us to have an opportunity to reestablish our long lost friendship. To which he responded, 'That would be nice. Let's do it,'' Cohen said. This reconciliation could reshape Trump's political and legal trajectory, as Cohen has been a key witness in the civil fraud case where Trump was found liable for inflating his net worth. Cohen's testimony has been cited by Trump's lawyers in appealing the case, with claims that his testimony was coerced. The interview will air on Trump's podcast, which is also broadcast on WABC radio, where Cohen is filling in for former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo. The station's owner, John Catsimatidis, said he checked with the White House before making the decision and received no objection. This development could have significant implications for Trump's financial fraud case, which has seen a judgment balloon to over $500 million with fines and penalties.