Disgraced Former Lawyer Pushes New Accusation as Trump’s Government Efficiency Agenda Moves Forward
Michael Cohen, the convicted felon and former attorney to President Donald J. Trump, is once again grabbing media attention—this time by suggesting President Trump may target Elon Musk, the billionaire tech innovator and current public servant, over his vast wealth.
In a controversial appearance on MSNBC, Cohen—now a known Trump antagonist—claimed:
“Trump is likely to target Elon’s wealth next, simply because it irritates him that Elon holds the title of the world’s richest man.”
Cohen insisted that the former “bromance” between Trump and Musk has come to an end now that Musk’s role as a special adviser in the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has concluded. Under DOGE, Musk was tapped to help reduce waste, fraud, and abuse across federal agencies.
Elon Musk’s Role in Draining the Swamp
According to administration sources, Musk played a major role in the Trump-led initiative to reform bloated federal bureaucracies. He contributed over $250 million to support Trump’s 2024 campaign and was instrumental in pushing forward tech-based cost-cutting solutions through DOGE.
Cohen, however, framed it differently—accusing Trump of “using him for his money” and predicting that DOGE will now be used to investigate how Musk’s companies “took advantage of the United States.”
Cohen even compared Trump’s future actions to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s notorious anti-corruption purge in 2017—an outrageous claim that drew sharp rebuke from Trump allies.
White House Pushes Back: “Cohen Has Zero Credibility”
White House Communications Director Steven Cheung responded swiftly, blasting Cohen as a fraud:
“Michael Cohen is a known liar, convicted felon, and self-admitted fraud. His credibility is nonexistent. Anything he says should be seen as the bitter outbursts of a desperate, envious man trying to salvage his reputation by peddling falsehoods.”
This isn’t the first time Cohen has attempted to insert himself back into the spotlight by attacking President Trump and his allies. But for everyday Americans—especially conservative voters focused on real solutions—his claims are increasingly seen as irrelevant noise.
Loyalty and Leadership in the Trump Administration
Cohen continued his media attacks by suggesting that other senior officials—Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Vice President JD Vance—all wrongly believe they’ll be treated differently by Trump.
“They think they’re special. They think Trump won’t turn on them. But loyalty with Trump only goes one way,” Cohen claimed.
For Trump supporters, this is more of the same bitter rhetoric from a man who betrayed the very administration he once served—and served prison time for crimes unrelated to Trump’s policy successes.
Conclusion: Media Smears Won’t Derail America First Agenda
As President Trump continues to advance his America First vision—bringing jobs back, cutting waste, and protecting taxpayer dollars—distractions from figures like Michael Cohen are unlikely to slow the momentum.
The Trump-Musk partnership through DOGE represents a powerful model of public-private collaboration that prioritizes innovation, accountability, and fiscal responsibility.