Cohen Cites Russia Probe in RNC Resignation Letter

News  |  Jun 20, 2018

Michael Cohen finally resigned his post as deputy finance chair of the Republican National Committee Wednesday, citing the Russia investigation as one reason he no longer can do the job. 

ABC News

“This important role requires the full time attention and dedication of each member. Given the ongoing Mueller and SDNY investigations, that simply is impossible for me to do,” he wrote.

Cohen's resignation letter to committee chair Ronna McDaniel also included comment on the current immigration crisis, which is leading to speculation Cohen is preparing to split from President Trump and cooperate with federal prosecutors. 

Cohen also criticized the administration's policy of separating migrant children from their parents at the southern border, the first time he’s distanced himself from the president.

"As the son of a Polish holocaust survivor, the images and sounds of this family separation policy is heart wrenching,” Cohen wrote. “While I strongly support measures that will secure our porous borders, children should never be used as bargaining chips."

Michael Cohen resigns from RNC committee post, sources say (ABC News)