Michael Cohen pursued Moscow property deals while serving Donald Trump
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What happened
Michael Cohen pursued property deals in Moscow while serving as Donald Trump's personal lawyer. According to reports, the evidence does not establish that Donald Trump owns a completed Trump Tower in Moscow or a substantial portfolio of Russian real estate, but it does document a sustained effort to establish a commercial presence in Russia.
Why it matters
The reports detail Donald Trump's long-standing commercial ambition to establish a presence in Russia. This ambition included consequential negotiations regarding Trump Tower Moscow, which was proposed as a luxury development.
Who's involved
- Michael CohenPursued property deals in Moscow while serving as Donald Trump's lawyer
- Donald TrumpWas the subject of the commercial ambitions and negotiations in Russia
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The entities involved
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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Michael Cohen
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