Investigators are looking into $20 million in bank fraud by Michael Cohen

Trump’s former lawyer is already being probed over campaign finance violations No Images? Click here   By Paul Vale     Monday, August 20  COHEN PROBED OVER $20 MILLION IN LOANS Investigators probing Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer Michael Cohen are reportedly focusing on more than $20 million in loans granted to taxi companies owned by the lawyer. According to the New York Times, Cohen, who is also being investigated for campaign finance violations, may have misrepresented his net worth to obtain the loans.[HuffPost] [Tweet | Share on Facebook] TRUMP HAS TWITTER MELTDOWN OVER MCGAHN In a Sunday Twitter flap, Trump slammed a report that claimed White House counsel Don McGahn is cooperating with the Russia investigation to protect himself. It is “just the opposite,” Trump insisted — even though the White House has no idea what was said during the 30 hours of questioning. 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