Michael Cohen described his role in the Trump Organization in his own words in a 2011 CNN interview: "I protect Mr. Trump. If there's an issue that relates to Mr. Trump, that is of concern to him it's of course of concern to me and I will use my legal skills to protect Mr. Trump to the best of my ability." "He took care of a lot of things for Mr. Trump without Mr. Trump knowing about it. Cohen's abilities to solve problems for Trump were well-known both inside the Trump Organization and the Trump Campaign. When Trump became President, Cohen did not come to Washington with him -- and has also left the Trump Organization to work independently.

Source: CNN March 28, 2018 00:22 UTC