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Inside Michael Cohen’s Pardon Play — and How It Could Help Trump on Appeal

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January 29, 2026

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The explosive revelations keep coming in the Jeffrey Epstein saga—what really motivated Michael Cohen to change his story on Trump and Epstein, and who is he trying to reach for a pardon?

On this intense collaborative episode of the Tara Palmeri Show with Lev Parnas via his Substack LevRemembers, Tara dives deep into fresh developments from the Epstein files, including a document showing Cohen's lawyers pitching him as a source with valuable information on Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein during his incarceration. The discussion uncovers Cohen's shifting accounts—from denying any knowledge of Epstein to admitting details about a mysterious Jane Doe case he claims Trump directed him to handle—while questioning inconsistencies, his alleged backchannel efforts to secure a pardon through figures like George Santos (with live text exchanges shown), and claims of pressure from prosecutors like Alvin Bragg and Letitia James during the hush money trial. Lev Parnas shares insights from his sources, highlights the focus on justice for Epstein survivors, and pushes for full transparency in the files, emphasizing accountability for those with potential knowledge.

What hidden details about Michael Cohen's Epstein connections might still surface, and how could they impact ongoing legal battles involving Trump?

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Tara Palmeri is one of the most feared and fearless reporters covering power and politics. She has 15 years of experience covering national politics and foreign affairs. She was formerly a White House Correspondent for ABC News where she covered the first Trump administration. She was the chief National Correspondent for POLITICO during the Biden administration. She has been a political analyst for CNBC, CBS and CNN. She started her career as a columnist for the Washington Examiner and then went on to report for the New York Post. She was a foreign correspondent for POLITICO Europe, where she covered international affairs, including Brexit. She hosted the Ringer's political podcast "Somebody's Gotta Win" and wrote a column for Puck. Tara also hosted two acclaimed podcasts on Jeffrey Epstein, "Broken: Jeffrey Epstein" and "Power: The Maxwells." Tara currently hosts the Tara Palmeri Show.

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Inside Michael Cohen’s Pardon Play — and How It Could Help Trump on Appeal

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