Biography Examines Roy Cohn's Impact on American Power and Trump
A new biography, 'American Scoundrel,' explores Roy Cohn's decades-long presence in American power. Author Kai Bird details Cohn's career, including his work with Senator Joseph McCarthy and his role as a lawyer and political advisor to Donald Trump.
Kai Bird's new book, "American Scoundrel," details Roy Cohn's career and his sustained influence on American politics. Cohn operated in centers of American power for decades.
Bird's biography tracks Cohn's professional life, beginning with his work for Senator Joseph McCarthy. Cohn later functioned as a lawyer and political fixer.
The book also examines Cohn's relationship with Donald Trump. Cohn served as a mentor to Trump during his early career. Jeffrey Brown conducted an interview with Bird for the arts and culture series, CANVAS.
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