because he found the president, donald trump, as dangerous to his family and to the country. >> that pivot point for mr. cohen, did that relate to the core issues at the heart of the special counsel's investigation? special counsel prosecutor janie reed today said in court mr. cohen has provided evidence directly related to russia is. that part of what made michael cohen decide to essentially flip against the president, his concerns on the russia matter? >> first of all, thank you for reminding that mr. mueller used those words, core issues. very important words. and michael cohen spoke to them and they have not been set forth yet. secondly, there were multiple, emotional, personal changes that occurred in michael cohen after donald trump became president, leading him to call me in long, heartfelt conversations about the changes he was undergoing, the regrets he had.