Former president Donald Trump and his former attorney Michael Cohen have entered a period of rapprochement following an unreported encounter last summer. Cohen previously provided testimony that contributed to convictions against Trump.

This shift in relationship is distinct because Cohen has avoided the public attacks and legal prosecutions Trump typically directs at former allies and critics.

For business leaders and political risk analysts, this alignment suggests a volatility in Trump's legal strategy. The decision to spare Cohen from prosecution indicates a selective application of legal pressure that may influence how other former associates negotiate their own legal standing.