Trump on Trial: Ex-Lawyer Cohen Testifies on Hush Money, Playboy Model, and 'Access Hollywood' Spin

May 13, 2024
Trump on Trial: Ex-Lawyer Cohen Testifies on Hush Money, Playboy Model, and 'Access Hollywood' Spin
  • Former President Donald Trump is on trial in Manhattan over alleged hush money payments to Stormy Daniels.

  • Michael Cohen, Trump's former fixer, has implicated Trump in the payment scheme and in efforts to suppress damaging stories.

  • Cohen's testimony includes Trump's involvement in a payment to Karen McDougal and his response to the 'Access Hollywood' tape controversy.

  • The trial has brought to light the deteriorated relationship between Cohen and Trump post-presidency.

  • Despite the trial and testimony, Trump displays confidence and continues to campaign, citing his lead in battleground states.

  • Trump's legal team is expected to question Michael Cohen's reliability as a witness, and the trial will continue with additional testimonies.

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