Trump’s lawyer in court: the feds, the porn star, the Fox anchor

– ‘Danger to the president’ –

Her publicity-hungry lawyer Michael Avenatti added: “Michael Cohen was radioactive… I think there is significant danger to the president.

“The president trusted Mr Cohen with his inner-most secrets and I think the chicken are about to come home to roost,” Avenatti said.

The Justice Department says Cohen has been under investigation for months for criminal conduct largely centered on his “personal business dealings” but court papers have been redacted, leaving the specifics under wraps.

Prosecutors say they are looking for evidence of crimes, “many of which have nothing to do with his work as an attorney.”

The raid on Cohen’s home and office came as special counsel Robert Mueller’s probe intensifies its focus on the president’s inner circle.

Mueller’s team is examining possible collusion between Trump’s 2016 election campaign team and Russia, as well as allegations of corrupt behavior by Trump campaign lieutenants and of White House efforts to obstruct the investigation.

So far, 19 people have been indicted, including the chairman of Trump’s campaign.