So, don't expect the republican party as a whole to come to the aide of Trump. Expect the leadership to suggest Trump not campaign for republican candidates, claiming that Cohen's statements look bad for 'The Donald'.... and.... and they should hold hearings on possible Trump criminality before the midterms.
Here’s a Hatch statement on CNN a little over an hour ago, doesn’t sound to dire.
“”Well I’m not very happy about it,” admitted Sen. Orrin Hatch, the Utah Republican and Trump supporter who is retiring next year. But in a jawdropping spin, Hatch said the President shouldn’t be blamed for the actions of his staff.
“Naturally it makes you very concerned, but the President should not be held responsible for the actions of the people he’s trusted,” Hatch said, ignoring the fact that Cohen alleged Trump directed him to orchestrate the illegal payments.””
https://www.cnn.com/2018/08/22/politics/republicans-michael-cohen-bombshell-donald-trump/index.html