From Trump's 'Attack Dog' to Star Witness: Michael Cohen Set to Testify in Hush Money Trial. By Tony Bruce | Monday , May 13, 2024 | 5 min read PHOTO: Michael Cohen, former personal lawyer to President Donald Trump, arrives at New York State Supreme Court, Oct. 25, 2023, in New York. (Stephanie Keith/Bloomberg via Getty Images, FILE) Michael Cohen, once known as President Trump's "attack dog," is now set to become a star witness in the hush money trial. This transformation marks a significant turn of events in the ongoing legal saga surrounding Trump's alleged affairs and the payments made to silence them. Cohen, who served as Trump's personal lawyer and fixer for many years, has been at the center of multiple controversies, including the payments made to adult film actress Stormy Daniels and former Playboy model Karen McDougal to keep quiet about their alleged affairs with Trump. Initially, Cohen vehemently defended his former boss, often resorting to...