NYT
How Roy Cohn Shaped Trump — and America
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Roy Cohn, a lawyer who died in 1986, worked with Donald Trump during the 1970s and 1980s on real estate litigation and business matters. Cohn represented Trump in cases involving housing discrimination allegations and other legal disputes. A new book examining Cohn's career and influence was published in 2026, documenting his legal work and professional relationships.
