President Donald Trump said Wednesday he would consider pardoning Michael Cohen, his former personal attorney, following a public reconciliation between the two men.

Speaking to reporters before departing for the Republican National Committee's midterm convention in Dallas, Trump addressed Cohen's request for clemency. "If everything is checking out, it's something I would consider," Trump said. He added that he appreciated Cohen coming forward, though late, to rectify the situation.

Cohen served more than a year in prison after pleading guilty in 2018 to charges including campaign finance violations tied to a $130,000 payment to adult film actress Stormy Daniels before the 2016 election, as well as tax fraud and lying to Congress. Cohen later became a key prosecution witness in the 2024 New York hush money trial that resulted in Trump's conviction on 34 counts of falsifying business records, a verdict Trump has denied and is appealing.

The comments mark a shift from years of public animosity. Cohen, who once faced Trump's label of "rat" for his testimony, hosted the president on his radio show in August. Cohen has stated he felt pressured and coerced by prosecutors. Trump described the treatment of Cohen as a disgrace and said what they did to him was illegal.

Cohen submitted a pardon application to the Trump White House after a prior request was denied under the Biden administration. He has not directly asked Trump for the pardon but has weighed pursuing clemency to address the federal consequences of his convictions.

Trump's remarks come amid his second term and efforts to highlight what he and supporters view as past prosecutorial overreach. A pardon could restore Cohen's law license and clear related federal issues.

Cohen declined to comment immediately on Trump's latest statements.