Who is Robert Costello, the Lawyer Entangled in Trump's Hush Money Trial?
A Former Federal Prosecutor and Giuliani's Personal Attorney
Robert Costello, a former federal prosecutor and Rudy Giuliani's personal attorney, has been making headlines in the high-profile Trump hush money trial. He has been called to testify as a defense witness, aiming to discredit Michael Cohen's testimony about Trump's hush money payment to Stormy Daniels.
A Clashing Witness
Costello's testimony has been marked by clashes with the judge, who scolded him for his "side-eye" and "decorum" in the courtroom. He was reprimanded by Judge Juan Merchan for rolling his eyes, talking over objections, and sighing "jeez."
A Legal Adviser to Michael Cohen
Costello acted as a legal adviser to Michael Cohen, Trump's former fixer and the prosecution's star witness. He was Cohen's back channel to Trump and the White House in 2018, casting doubts on Cohen's credibility.
A Witness in Trump's Historic Criminal Hush Money Trial
Costello testified for 1 hour and 14 minutes, wrapping up his testimony as the final witness in Donald Trump's historic criminal hush money trial.