David Pecker, former CEO of American Media Inc., has taken the stand as the prosecution’s first witness in the trial against former President Trump. Prosecutors allege Pecker’s involvement in suppressing negative stories about Trump during the 2016 election, including the $130,000 payment to Stormy Daniels. Pecker’s testimony is crucial as it sheds light on the alleged ‘catch and kill’ schemes that sought to influence the outcome of the election.