The prosecution presented evidence showing that in 2017, payments to Michael Cohen were made from various sources. The first checks for January and February originated from the Donald J Trust Revocable Trust, while the payment for March came from President Trump's personal account.
In an email dated March 16, 2017, Michael Cohen requested payment for services rendered in March, totaling $35,000. The email was addressed to Allen Weisselberg, indicating the financial transactions between Cohen and Trump's entities.
During the trial, the prosecution questioned why Trump's personal account was used for certain payments to Cohen. The witness confirmed that there was a transition from using the trust account to Trump's personal account for settling invoices with Cohen.
When asked about the switch in payment methods, the witness explained that the change necessitated sending the checks to Washington for Trump's signature. This adjustment in the payment process was described as a 'whole new process' by the witness, highlighting the shift in how financial transactions were managed within Trump's organization.
