Extra Time: Michael Cohen on the defense, turmoil as Miss USA resignations mount
NEW YORK (WABC) -- In this edition of Eyewitness News, we break down growing turmoil at the Miss USA organization as resignations from contestants and previous winners mount, ABC's political correspondent Rick Klein joins the show to give an outlook on the upcoming presidential debates between President Joe Biden and Donald Trump and we also discuss defense lawyers for the ex-commander-in-chief attempting to discredit Michael Cohen in court.
There is growing concern around the Miss USA organization, particularly after the 2023 winner, Noelia Voigt, gave up her crown, citing mental health issues. Miss Teen USA champion, 17-year-old UmaSofia Srivastava, also submitted her resignation and said the organization no longer aligned with her personal values.
Both women alleged they were subjected to toxic work environments but details are sparse as they are tied into confidentiality agreements.
Former Miss New York, USA Thatiana Diaz joined the show to discuss her experience in the organization.
Here are the other headlines from Thursday's show:
Michael Cohen Grilled Again
Lawyers for Donald Trump had one goal in mind during their continued scathing cross examination of the his former fixer: paint him as unreliable.
Cohen was questioned about taking secret recordings of a slew of individuals, including the former president. He admitted to recording 95 conversations with various people. Apparently hush money expected to be paid to Stormy Daniels were among topics discussed on the tapes.
Presidential Debates
ABC's Rick Klein stopped by the show after Donald Trump and Joe Biden have agreed to square-off in a presidential debate ahead of the November election. The two are set to debate twice, once in July and again in September.
Klein talks about Commission of Presidential Debates and their response to the latest developments and of the the schedule could hurt help the candidates.
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