Live Updates on David Pecker’s Testimony in Trump Hush-Money Trial involving McDougal and Daniels
In a dramatic turn of events, David Pecker, the CEO of American Media Inc., has taken the stand in the Trump hush-money trial to testify about his involvement in the payments made to former Playboy model Karen McDougal and adult film actress Stormy Daniels. Pecker’s testimony could shed new light on the extent to which President Trump was involved in the efforts to silence these women.
Pecker, a close friend of Trump’s, has been at the center of the controversy surrounding the hush-money payments since they were first revealed in 2018. Both McDougal and Daniels alleged that they had affairs with Trump, and were paid substantial sums of money in exchange for their silence in the weeks leading up to the 2016 presidential election.
During his testimony, Pecker revealed that he had coordinated with Trump’s former lawyer, Michael Cohen, to facilitate the payments to McDougal and Daniels. Pecker stated that he had arranged for American Media Inc. to purchase the rights to McDougal’s story about her alleged affair with Trump in order to prevent it from being published.
Pecker also admitted to being involved in the efforts to silence Daniels, whose story was a potential threat to Trump’s presidential campaign. He testified that Cohen had approached him about paying off Daniels to keep her quiet, and that he had agreed to help facilitate the payment.
The testimony from Pecker raises questions about President Trump’s involvement in the hush-money payments, as well as the potential legal implications for both Trump and his associates. The trial has already resulted in multiple convictions and guilty pleas from individuals involved in the scheme, including Cohen, who is currently serving a prison sentence for his role in the payments.
As the trial continues, there is sure to be more revelations about the extent of Trump’s involvement in the efforts to silence McDougal and Daniels. The testimony from Pecker is just the beginning of what promises to be a dramatic and revealing trial that could have far-reaching implications for the Trump administration.
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