Roy Cohn reveals his ruthless philosophy and the illegal methods he used to win a major case to a young Donald Trump. As Roy confesses to his role in the Rosenberg executions and his use of blackmail, Donald is both horrified and mesmerized by the power of total lack of empathy.
DONALD: I can't believe you turned it around, Roy.
ROY: I know people better than they know themselves. They hate me for that.
DONALD: Aren't you ever scared? That people really hate you for what you do?
ROY: Everybody wants to be liked. To belong. I never did. I was too odd. My advantage is I don't
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