Michael Cohen has never represented me in any matter. I never retained him, received an invoice, or paid legal fees. I have occasionally had brief discussions with him about legal questions about which I wanted his input and perspective.


I assumed those conversations were confidential, but to be absolutely clear they never involved any matter between me and a third-party.


In response to some wild speculation, let me make clear that I did not ask Michael Cohen to bring this proceeding on my behalf, I have no personal interest in this proceeding, and, in fact, asked that my de minimis discussions with Michael Cohen,


which dealt almost exclusively about real estate, not be made a part of this proceeding.