Why Tessio Really Betrays Michael In The Godfather

Vito understands the Barzini family will wait until after his death to act. He warns Michael that someone he knows will soon offer to arrange a meeting between the Corleone and Barzini families. This is a setup, and the person offering the meeting is a traitor. Ultimately, it’s Tessio, one of Vito’s oldest and most trusted friends, who betrays them.






