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Disloyal A Memoir: The True Story of the Former Personal Attorney to President Donald J. Trump

Michael Cohen

A #1 This book almost didn’t see the light of day as government officials tried to bar its publication.

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The Megyn Kelly Show

Michael Cohen's books were discussed, including the sales of 'Disloyal' which were mentioned as being roughly $3.4 million over four years, all centered around Donald Trump.

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Cohen admits he's made roughly $3.4 million in sales of his two books over the past four years, both of which were about Trump.

— Episode: Biden Agrees to Debate Trump, Cohen Crus...

Episode: Biden Agrees to Debate Trump, Cohen Crushed in Cro...

Michael Cohen's books were discussed, including the sales of 'Disloyal' which were mentioned as being roughly $3.4 million over four years, all centered around Donald Trump.

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Cohen admits he's made roughly $3.4 million in sales of his two books over the past four years, both of which were about Trump.

Episode: Walz and Frey Under DOJ Scrutiny, Trump Ups Greenl...

The transcript noted that Michael Cohen authored a 2020 memoir titled Disloyal, which recounts his experiences and critiques of Donald Trump.

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Cohen also penning not one but two books, a 2020 memoir titled Disloyal and 2022's Revenge, how Donald Trump weaponized the U.S. Department of Justice against his critics.

Pivot

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Pivot

The podcast discussed Michael Cohen's book, comparing it to the account of someone in the mob turning on their boss. It was considered more accurate about Trump than other accounts, particularly concerning racism and cynicism.

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What's interesting is that it's also comes with a Michael Cohen book, which I think is even more accurate about Trump, right?

— Episode: Apple vs. Epic battle escalates, GOP’s S...

Episode: Apple vs. Epic battle escalates, GOP’s Section 230...

The podcast discussed Michael Cohen's book, comparing it to the account of someone in the mob turning on their boss. It was considered more accurate about Trump than other accounts, particularly concerning racism and cynicism.

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What's interesting is that it's also comes with a Michael Cohen book, which I think is even more accurate about Trump, right?

even though he's what happens when a liar tells the truth like that's the problem like a persistent and pernicious and awful.

it sort of reminds me of the mob when they turn on each other, right? So he's the lower guy, you know, who turns on the boss. That's really what's happening there.

The Rachel Maddow Show

In his book Disloyal, Michael Cohen described his feelings for Donald Trump as being obsessed, which was pointed out by the defense.

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In Disloyal, that would be Cohen's first book.

— Episode: Recap special: Michael Cohen testimony i...

Episode: Recap special: Michael Cohen testimony in Trump's...

In his book Disloyal, Michael Cohen described his feelings for Donald Trump as being obsessed, which was pointed out by the defense.

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In Disloyal, that would be Cohen's first book.

You described your feeling for President Trump as being obsessed.

Correct.

Correct.

But your obsession for you, you admired him even before you started working for him.

The Matt Walsh Show

The memoir was referenced as Cohen's recent book that recounts Trump's reaction after a 2011 meeting with pastors, describing the former president's dismissive view of their rituals.

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it says, in Cohen's recent memoir Disloyal he recounts Trump returning from his 2011 meeting with pastors who laid hands on him and sneering, can you believe that bull crap? But if Trump found their r...

— Episode: Ep. 575 - Biden Is The One Who Needs To...

Episode: Ep. 575 - Biden Is The One Who Needs To Condemn Vi...

The memoir was referenced as Cohen's recent book that recounts Trump's reaction after a 2011 meeting with pastors, describing the former president's dismissive view of their rituals.

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it says, in Cohen's recent memoir Disloyal he recounts Trump returning from his 2011 meeting with pastors who laid hands on him and sneering, can you believe that bull crap? But if Trump found their rituals ridiculous, he followed their moneymaking ventures closely.

Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar

The hosts mentioned the title several times as Michael Cohen's tell‑all memoir about his time working for Donald Trump, noting that it details his experiences and legal issues. No detailed analysis or endorsement was offered, and the discussion remained brief and factual. Overall, the book was referenced only in passing without strong recommendation or criticism.

Episode: 3/30/23: Trump Jury Disbands For 1 Month, Kremlin...

Mike Pence's book was mentioned, and it was noted that he remained silent about Trump for a year before writing it and going on a book tour to discuss the January 6th events.

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And he was like, okay now is the time like it's not like he effectively took a courageous position

Episode: 3/30/23: Trump Jury Disbands For 1 Month, Kremlin...

Mike Pence was mentioned as having written a book, likely after the events of January 6th, where he shared his experiences and perspective of the events that transpired with the Trump administration, possibly containing critiques of Trump.

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And he was like, okay now is the time like it's not like he effectively took a courageous position

Main Justice

Mike Pence's book was mentioned in relation to his reaction to Donald Trump's January 5th statement that Pence agreed with him about the power to reject electoral votes and send them back to the states. It was mentioned that Pence said he was 'horrified' by this statement.

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And Mike Pence, in his book, has already said that he was sort of horrified when he saw that.

— Episode: All Eyes on Jack Smith

Episode: All Eyes on Jack Smith

Mike Pence's book was mentioned in relation to his reaction to Donald Trump's January 5th statement that Pence agreed with him about the power to reject electoral votes and send them back to the states. It was mentioned that Pence said he was 'horrified' by this statement.

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And Mike Pence, in his book, has already said that he was sort of horrified when he saw that.

I've Had It

The book explores Trump's hair and features a chapter titled 'Flip, Flat, Flop'. Michael Cohen explains that Trump had a hair transplant that did not take well, resulting in scars, and he covers them up by combing his hair over.

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And I can tell because there's an entire chapter that's dedicated to his hair.

— Episode: The Useful Idiot with Michael Cohen

Episode: The Useful Idiot with Michael Cohen

The book explores Trump's hair and features a chapter titled 'Flip, Flat, Flop'. Michael Cohen explains that Trump had a hair transplant that did not take well, resulting in scars, and he covers them up by combing his hair over.

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And I can tell because there's an entire chapter that's dedicated to his hair.

It's called the name of the chapter is called Flip, Flat, Flop.

OK, let me let me just say to you, he did try a hair transplant.

That's the reason for the flip, flat flop.

And so, you know, hence again, the flip flop flop, which is to cover the scars that resulted from a botched or a non successful hair transplant.

Stay Tuned with Preet

The hosts noted that the former personal attorney to the president authored the book and has been prolific in interviews to counter the president's messaging. They explained that the book's release was cited by a federal judge as a reason to view his return to prison as retaliatory, leading to his home confinement. Overall, the title was referenced mainly as context for Cohen's public strategy rather than as a recommendation.

Episode: Trump’s Guilty. What Now? (with Cyrus Vance)

Michael Cohen wrote the book "Disloyal" and has been on many interviews and podcasts. He felt compelled to speak out and he felt it was in his interest to speak often to counteract the former president's message.

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He's written two books.

I think probably been on innumerable interviews and podcasts

and I think he has felt it's in his interest to speak and speak a lot and speak continuously and try to equal the volume and one messageness of the former president.

And anyway, Michael Cohen did what Michael Cohen thought he needed to do.

Episode: Can Anyone Beat Trump? (with Margaret Hoover)

It was mentioned that Mike Pence, in his book, discusses defending the Constitution on January 6th, differentiating his actions from Donald Trump's.

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If you read his book, if you really talk to him, he loves to say, you know, it was very clear to me what I needed to do on January 6th. I needed to defend the Constitution.

The MeidasTouch Podcast

The hosts highlighted that the former personal attorney detailed Trump’s reimbursement payments and business practices in the book, urging listeners to read it for deeper insight. They also referenced the memoir as evidence of Trump’s deflection tactics, noting the author discussed these patterns across his works. Overall, the discussion presented the book as a valuable source for understanding the former president’s behavior.

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Episode: TERRIFIED Trump SENDS HABBA to SAVE HIM as VERDICT...

It was mentioned that Michael Cohen discussed the reimbursement payment and Trump's business practices in his book 'Disloyal'.

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And Cohen talked about that in his book. It's indisloyal. If you go read his book, he talked about it. It wasn't like Trump's lawyer went, aha, look what I've discovered. Just go and read Cohen's book, do a scintilla of research, and you would uncover that.

Episode: Weisselberg GUILTY, Trump ESPIONAGE, and Dems SOAR...

The previously released book was referenced as an example of Cohen discussing Donald Trump's deflection tactics.

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I also talk about that not only in this book, but in my previous book, Disloyal. Donald is the world's greatest deflector.

It's called deflection. I also talk about that not only in this book, but in my previous book, Disloyal.

Episode: What’s Next for Michael Cohen (Part 2 of 2)

The hosts highlighted Cohen's memoirDisloyal, noting that it had become a bestseller and was the numberone book in the country at the time.

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Cohen, what can we expect for you in 2022? You got the Mea Culpa podcast. I mean, your book, Disloyal, bestseller, number one book in the country. What do we expect?

Episode: Michael Cohen Promises Trump Indictments Are On Th...

The hosts noted that Michael Cohen had authored a memoir titled Disloyal, in which he recounts his experiences and confrontations within the Trump inner circle.

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I write about it in my book, Disloyal, where, you know, he would actually say shit to his father, then they would end up having a massive fight. Don almost didn't end up working at the Trump organization. He was tending bar somewhere. I think it was in Colorado, and the father said, either you get back within three weeks time or you're out. It's exactly the same relationship. It is.

All In with Chris Hayes

The memoir was brought up when Cohen explained that he had been compelled to waive his First Amendment rights before publishing the book, and later when a defense attorney cited it to question his earlier obsession with Trump during cross‑examination. In both cases the title served as a factual reference rather than a recommendation.

Episode: ‘Nothing’: Maddow says Trump lawyers ‘didn’t bring...

During the cross-examination, the defense lawyer, Todd Blanche, referenced Michael Cohen's book 'Disloyal' to question him about his past feelings for Donald Trump. It was suggested that Cohen admired Trump before working for him.

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In Disloyal, that would be Cohen's first book, you described your feeling for President Trump as being obsessed, correct?

Correct.

Episode: Michael Cohen reacts to Trump sentencing, says he...

Cohen said he had been forced not to publish his first book, Disloyal, after being told to waive his First Amendment rights.

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they required me to waive my First Amendment constitutional right and not publish my first book, Disloyal.

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