Michael Avenatti
The Disruptor
Contrarian and drawn to the edge; challenges the settled answer.
Michael Avenatti is a prominent attorney known for his high-profile legal battles and advocacy for clients like Stormy Daniels. This interview reveals his confrontational approach to leadership, as he seeks to disrupt established narratives and hold those in power accountable.
“Well, I remember it because she was about probably late 20s, early 30s, this beautiful model. I think she was from Cincinnati. So she runs into me in the lobby and she invites me to the game to go to the game, right? So I say, yeah, sure, absolutely. I'll go to the game. So I end up going with her to the game.”
“Well, yeah, he actually, you know, to be clear, I mean, he was forced out of the company in a very unceremonious situation after 31 years of the company. And, you know, David, that had a tremendous impact on our family. It wasn't planned. I'll never forget the day as long as I live. It was 1989.”
“I think it's very clear. I mean, the president is being told by his closest advisors, and you don't have to be a rocket scientist to figure this out, that Michael Cohen's in serious trouble.”
“Meaning money laundry is a very long term, but Relating to the transfer of the money for the payment, whether it be among accounts that Michael Cohen had, you know, I think he also likely committed bank fraud. I think he lied to the bank when he opened up the account from which to send the $130,000.”
The Axe Files with David Axelrod — Ep. 238 - Michael Avenatti
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