
Michael Cohen, once Trump’s fiercest critic, surprisingly defends his former boss against Elon Musk’s Jeffrey Epstein allegations during a revealing MSNBC interview.
At a Glance
- Michael Cohen defended Donald Trump against Elon Musk’s allegations linking Trump to Jeffrey Epstein
- Despite being a vocal Trump critic, Cohen insisted he has “zero knowledge” of any relationship between Trump and Epstein
- Cohen revealed he personally investigated a Jane Doe lawsuit against Trump and discovered it was fraudulent
- The former attorney emphasized his 15+ years with Trump would have made him aware of any Epstein connection
- Musk deleted his social media post making the allegations but has not issued an apology or retraction
Former Foe Becomes Unexpected Defender
In a surprising turn of events, Michael Cohen, Donald Trump’s former personal attorney who later became one of his most vocal critics, has stepped forward to defend the former president against serious allegations made by Elon Musk. During a recent interview with MSNBC’s Ali Velshi, Cohen adamantly refuted claims suggesting Trump had any meaningful connection to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The defense from Cohen stands out particularly because of his history of testifying against Trump in various legal proceedings.
Cohen’s defense centered on his intimate knowledge of Trump’s affairs during his tenure as his personal attorney. While acknowledging that Trump and Epstein were acquainted, Cohen emphasized that there was no substantial relationship between them. Cohen’s statements directly contradict Musk’s now-deleted social media post alleging Trump was named in unreleased Epstein files. The tech billionaire’s claims sparked significant controversy, especially given his recent political alignment with Trump.
Even Trump-Hater Michael Cohen Calls Elon Musk’s Epstein Allegations Against Trump “Complete Nonsense” https://t.co/xzKH168Q9H
— The Gateway Pundit (@gatewaypundit) June 7, 2025
Investigation Revealed Fraudulent Claims
During the interview, Cohen revealed he had personally investigated a case titled “Jane Doe vs. Donald Trump” that raised similar allegations. His findings cast serious doubt on the veracity of such claims. Cohen sent an investigator to the Bronx address listed in the lawsuit documentation, only to discover it was a vacant lot with no building present. This discovery led Cohen to dismiss the allegations as fabricated, reinforcing his position that Trump had no improper connection to Epstein.
Cohen emphasized that during his extensive time working closely with Trump, spanning over a decade and a half, he would have been aware of any relationship between Trump and Epstein. His unequivocal statement that he has “zero knowledge” of any such connection carries significant weight given his unique position and previous willingness to testify against Trump in other matters. This testimony from a former adversary has added a complex dimension to the ongoing controversy.
Trump-Epstein BOMBSHELL!
President Trump's former friend and lawyer Michael Cohen – who testified AGAINST the President – comes out and declares Elon Musk's allegations of Trump being on the Epstein List as nonsense:
“I have extensive knowledge of Trump being by his side for… pic.twitter.com/QhtQEFtPVb
— Conservative Brief (@ConservBrief) June 7, 2025
Political Fallout Between Trump and Musk
The allegations come amid a deteriorating relationship between Trump and Musk, who had recently appeared to be political allies. Cohen suggested during the interview that reconciliation between the two seems unlikely following Musk’s accusations. Cohen also predicted that Trump would likely target Musk’s financial interests in retaliation, indicating the potential for a significant political and personal fallout between the former president and the tech entrepreneur.
While Musk deleted his post containing the allegations, he has not issued a public retraction or apology. The absence of such a response has fueled continued speculation and debate surrounding the claims. The situation highlights the volatile nature of political alliances in the current climate, where social media posts can quickly escalate into major controversies affecting prominent figures. Cohen’s defense of Trump in this matter has been seen by many observers as particularly meaningful given their adversarial history.