In a dramatic turn of events during the ongoing New York v. Trump trial, a key exchange between former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen and defense attorney Todd Blanche has raised doubts about Cohen's credibility. MSNBC legal correspondent Lisa Rubin expressed her astonishment at the exchange, describing it as a "John Grisham moment" and a significant point for the Team Trump.

During the trial coverage on Thursday, Rubin highlighted the moment when Blanche questioned Cohen about his communications with Trump's former bodyguard, Keith Schiller. The defense attorney brought up a text message that Cohen had sent to Schiller on October 24, discussing the resolution of the Stormy Daniels matter and the need to pay her.

Rubin noted that the connection to the Keith Schiller text was a significant revelation. Cohen admitted that he was now uncertain about the details of his conversation with Schiller that day, suggesting that his testimony regarding the Stormy Daniels matter might not be entirely accurate. Furthermore, Cohen revealed that he had never seen the text message before and that it was not presented by the district attorney's office.

The unexpected turn of events raises questions about the veracity of a significant portion of Cohen's testimony, not just regarding his conversations on October 24 and 26, but also other aspects due to the passage of time. Rubin argued that this makes the district attorney's office look sloppy and casts doubt on Cohen's reliability, portraying him as either a fabricator, liar, or forgetful individual.

CNN analyst Elie Honig commented that Cohen had his "knees chopped out" during cross-examination, while Jonathan Alter from The New York Times described the exchange as "pay dirt" for Trump's defense. Alter also observed that Trump appeared content and even smiled during the proceedings, indicating it was a good day for him.

The contentious exchange revolved around Blanche accusing Cohen of lying about a phone call to Schiller to speak with Trump regarding a hush money payment. However, an unearthed text exchange revealed that Cohen had asked Schiller about harassing phone calls he had been receiving. Cohen clarified that part of the October 24 call was about the 14-year-old prankster, but he insisted that Keith was with Mr. Trump.

Blanche adamantly insisted that Cohen had never spoken with President Trump that day, accusing him of lying. Cohen responded by saying, "I'm not certain that's accurate." The cross-examination is set to resume on Monday, with Cohen's credibility under heavy scrutiny.

Cohen was positioned as the prosecution's star witness in the case against former President Trump. However, his credibility has been widely questioned due to his proven history of lying and his public animosity towards his former boss.

The events of Thursday's trial session have shaken the narrative and added another layer of uncertainty to the already contentious proceedings. As both sides prepare for further examination, the trial remains a focal point in understanding the intricate legal battle surrounding former President Trump.