Former President Donald Trump is on trial in New York City, where he is facing felony charges related to a 2016 hush money payment to adult film actress Stormy Daniels. It marks the first time in history that a former U.S. president has been tried on criminal charges.

Newsweek reached out to Cohen via Instagram message for comment. The change in his strategy comes after he faced criticism over one of his posts about Trump. "Hey Von S***zInPantz...your attacks of me stink of desperation. We are all hoping that you take the stand in your defense," Cohen wrote on X.