Michael Cohen, former personal attorney to Donald Trump, once again captured attention with a bold statement during a recent interview, saying he would leave the United States if Trump wins the 2024 presidential election.
Cohen shared his plan to flee the country during an appearance on MSNBC’s Deadline with Nicolle Wallace, where he outlined his concerns about what a second Trump presidency could mean for him and others who have been critical of the former president.
Cohen, who was convicted of perjury and fraud in cases unrelated to Trump, disclosed that he is already making preparations to secure a foreign passport and a new identity.
“I’m out of here,” Cohen said. “I’m working on a foreign passport with a completely different name. I don’t know how it’s going to work with my wife and kids, but I certainly don’t want them to come where I’m planning to go.”
When Wallace asked what he believed would happen if Trump returned to the White House, Cohen didn’t hold back. He expressed concerns not only for himself but also for others who have publicly opposed Trump.
“I don’t think you, General Milley, or Liz Cheney are safe,” Cohen warned, referencing prominent figures who have criticized the former president. “Trump has repeatedly said he intends to go after those he believes wronged him, and I think that threat is very real.”
Cohen also raised alarm over a recent Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity, which he interpreted as granting Trump greater protection from legal consequences.
“The worst part is the Supreme Court’s recent decision on presidential immunity,” Cohen said. “Trump now believes he can do whatever he wants without facing prosecution. It’s like a get-out-of-jail-free card.”
The ruling Cohen referred to grants certain immunity to presidents and executive branch officials for actions taken in an official capacity, sparking debate about its implications.
Cohen suggested that Trump views this ruling as a license to operate without consequences. Legal experts, however, clarified that the ruling applies only to official acts during the president’s term and does not offer blanket immunity for all actions.
Cohen’s remarks reflect broader concerns voiced by Trump critics. Stormy Daniels, the adult film actress involved in the Manhattan District Attorney’s “hush money” case against Trump, recently expressed a similar sentiment.
In an interview with Rolling Stone, Daniels said she might also leave the country if Trump returns to power. She emphasized her belief that Trump is not interested in governing but in consolidating personal power.
“He wants to be king,” Daniels said. “It’s terrifying to think about what he might do if given the chance again.”
Cohen’s statements add to the growing discourse surrounding Trump’s potential return to office.
Once a trusted confidante, Cohen has become one of Trump’s fiercest critics since his conviction in 2018 for tax evasion, campaign finance violations, and lying to Congress.
His falling out with Trump led him to cooperate with federal investigators, which deepened the rift between them.
As Trump continues to lead in the Republican primary polls, tensions remain high among those who oppose his candidacy.
Cohen’s plan to leave the country, coupled with similar remarks from Daniels, highlights the deep political divisions and fears surrounding another Trump presidency.
Though Cohen has made it clear that he intends to flee if Trump wins, questions remain about how realistic those plans are. Moving his family abroad under a new identity would present significant challenges.
Nonetheless, Cohen insists he has no choice but to leave. For him, the possibility of Trump’s return represents a threat too great to ignore.
Trump, for his part, has repeatedly dismissed Cohen’s accusations, labeling him a disgraced former lawyer trying to stay relevant.
Despite numerous legal challenges, Trump’s core support base remains strong, ensuring that the 2024 election will be one of the most contentious in recent memory.
