Trump's Lawyer Michael Cohen Wasn't Expecting Company In a recent episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, attention was drawn to the dramatic events surrounding Donald Trump's personal lawyer, Michael Cohen, whose office, residence, and hotel room were unexpectedly raided by the FBI. This sketch humorously dives into the implications of these raids, highlighting the surreal and often absurd world of political scandals. The segment opens with Colbert's exuberant greeting to the audience, stating it's their first day back from a break. He uses this moment to transition into discussing the latest news surrounding Trump and Cohen, particularly relating to the allegations involving adult film star Stormy Daniels. Cohen allegedly facilitated a $130,000 payment to Daniels to silence her claims about an affair with Trump just before the election. Colbert quips, "FUTURE GENERATIONS WILL LEARN ALL ABOUT IT IN THE TRUMP PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY'S ADULT SECTION." Through the comedic lens, Colbert emphasizes the contradictions and chaos surrounding Cohen and Trump's relationship. For instance, when Trump was asked about the payment, he responded with a characteristic denial, indicating ignorance of Cohen's actions. Colbert humorously compares this to saying, “Doc, just put me under and take out whatever organs you want. Dealer's choice,” underscoring how little Trump might know about the operations of his own legal team. One highlight of the segment is Colbert's playful commentary on the FBI's findings during the raid, suggesting a mishmash of files labeled haphazardly to delineate between "finances" and "porn." It’s a sharp and funny critique of the legal entanglements Cohen finds himself in, especially during a high-pressure investigation led by Robert Mueller. As the sketch unfolds, Colbert introduces the term “taint team,” referring to the legal possibility of a special group of lawyers examining the documentation found in Cohen's office to ensure no attorney-client privilege is violated. This provides another comedic twist as he elucidates on the absurdity of both the legal situation and the terminology involved, effectively blending humor with political commentary. Cohen's legal troubles are speculated to form the basis of more chaos for Trump's already beleaguered legal team. With Trump seemingly unaware of key decisions made by Cohen, the joke lingers on whether this will come back to haunt him and Cohen's future as an attorney. In summary, Colbert’s take on the Cohen raid points to a combination of political mishap and comedic relief, emphasizing how American pop culture and politics often collide in unexpected and often laughable ways. As the segment wraps up, it leaves the audience with both information about ongoing investigations and a healthy dose of laughter, a hallmark of Colbert’s approach to current events. What are your thoughts on the developments surrounding Cohen and Trump? Have any insights or favorite moments from the sketch? Feel free to share!