{
  "id": 313081,
  "title": "How Roy Cohn Taught Donald Trump Everything",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/03/how-roy-cohn-taught-donald-trump-everything",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-03T10:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The New Yorker",
    "slug": "the-new-yorker",
    "url": "https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2026/08/10/roy-cohn-profile"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In 1973, Donald Trump, a young and ambitious real estate developer, found himself seated in a private dining venue called Le Club, a gathering spot for Manhattan's elite. Roy Cohn, a powerful attorney known for his tough approach, had been introduced to Trump by Cindy Adams, a gossip columnist. Cohn, who was gay, was drawn to Trump's towering physical presence and ambitious demeanor. Trump, then residing in a cramped apartment, sought Cohn's legal expertise after the government filed a discrimination lawsuit against his company. Cohn advised Trump to fight the charges in court, dismissing the government's claims. This meeting marked the beginning of a mentorship that would shape Trump's legal career and political aspirations.",
  "summary": "The lawyer who showed an outer-borough striver how to ignore the rules, avoid a paper trail, and make up a good story for the media.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}