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Article snippet: The feud between MORE and Michael Cohen entered a new phase this week when Trump lashed out at his former personal lawyer for releasing a secret recording of a sensitive conversation the two men had in September 2016. The fight has intensified legal and political problems for the president surrounding efforts to quiet an ex-Playboy model who said she had an affair with Trump in 2006. It also creates a new headache for the White House as it continues to deal with fallout from Trump’s meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin and trade disputes with some of the world’s biggest economies. Cohen’s recording strongly suggests Trump knew about the model’s plan to sell her story about their alleged affair, and the tape set off alarm bells about what other recordings Trump’s longtime lawyer and fixer might have. Williams said Cohen’s decision authorizing his lawyer, Lanny Davis, to release the tapes shows he has “clearly jettisoned the president and his interests” and is willing to hurt Trump with the information he has at his disposal — possibly by cooperating with federal prosecutors investigating Cohen’s business dealings. Davis is a columnist for The Hill. Cohen’s shift in loyalty has prompted some Trump allies outside the West Wing to voice their annoyance with Cohen, who previously said he would “take a bullet” for Trump. They said his decision to release the tape was unethical and may have violated attorney-client privilege, even though Trump’s legal team wai... Link to the full article to read more