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In the ongoing hush money trial of Donald Trump, former American Media CEO David Pecker detailed his close collaboration with Trump and his lawyer, Michael Cohen, in the lead-up to the 2016 election. Pecker admitted to being instructed on which candidates to attack and provided with negative information to publish about Trump’s rivals. The operation, allegedly aimed at influencing the election, included the payment of $130,000 to porn star Stormy Daniels. Prosecutors argue that this arrangement was illegal, echoing their claims regarding the $30,000 paid to a doorman for suppressing rumors about Trump’s illegitimate child. Pecker’s testimony, along with revelations from former National Enquirer editor Lachlan Cartwright, sheds light on the practice of “catch and kill,” where stories unfavorable to Trump were purchased and shelved.

On Tuesday, the second day of Donald Trump’s hush money trial in New York concluded with the former president criticizing the gag order he is accused of violating. As he left the courtroom, Trump expressed frustration, emphasizing his inability to defend himself while others were free to make statements about him.

In the ongoing hush money trial involving allegations of election interference, Donald Trump’s defense lawyer, Todd Blanche, has faced scrutiny from the presiding judge. Judge Juan Merchan expressed skepticism about Blanche’s assertion that Trump was adhering to a court-ordered gag order, raising concerns about the attorney’s credibility. The trial’s first witness, David Pecker, former publisher of the National Enquirer, testified about his role in suppressing stories to benefit Trump during the 2016 presidential campaign. Trump has been accused of violating the gag order multiple times, which could result in penalties if found in violation.

In the criminal hush money trial against former President Donald Trump, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s decision to call David Pecker as the first witness is seen as a smart move. Pecker’s testimony provides a comprehensive overview of the prosecution’s case, alleging that Trump falsified business records to conceal hush money payments made prior to the 2016 presidential election.

U.S. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell criticizes former Fox News host Tucker Carlson for his influence on Republican opposition to a bipartisan foreign aid bill supporting Ukraine. McConnell asserts that Carlson’s coverage of the January 6th capitol riot and his interview with Russian President Vladimir Putin contributed to a widespread belief among Republicans that aiding Ukraine was misguided.

Legal analyst Lisa Rubin finds humor in David Pecker’s testimony in Trump’s hush money trial, particularly his description of Trump as “one of the world’s most eligible bachelors,” despite being married at the time. Rubin suggests that the motivation behind the hush money payments was not to protect Trump’s family but to enhance his chances of winning the presidency.

Vanity Fair’s Bess Levin questions Fox News host Jesse Watters’ understanding of basic courtroom procedures and his excessive praise for Trump during the former president’s hush money trial. Levin points out that Watters’ comments regarding limitations on Trump’s freedom of speech and movement are inaccurate and that his comparison of Trump’s treatment to that of detainees at Guantanamo Bay is absurd.

In an exclusive interview with Action News, former President Donald Trump discussed his ongoing hush-money trial, immigration, abortion, and the economy. Despite a gag order, Trump criticized key witness Michael Cohen, calling him a ‘convicted liar’ and accusing the trial of being election interference. Trump also expressed his belief that President Biden is ‘the worst president in our history’ and criticized the Biden Administration’s policies. The interview comes as a recent poll shows a tight presidential race in Pennsylvania, a battleground state.

A judge in Donald Trump’s criminal hush money trial has warned Trump’s lawyer that he is ‘losing all credibility’ for arguing that Trump should not be punished for violating a gag order in the case. The judge stated that Trump has violated the order, which prevents him from criticizing witnesses and others involved in the case. Prosecutors have requested a fine of $10,000 for Trump’s violation, while Trump has claimed that the gag order violates his constitutional rights. The case may be the only one of Trump’s four criminal prosecutions to go to trial before his November 5 election rematch with Democratic President Joe Biden.

Former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker testified in a hush money trial that then-candidate Donald Trump was renowned as the ‘most eligible bachelor’ who ‘dated the most beautiful women.’ Pecker, the prosecution’s opening witness, revealed his relationship with Trump involving the ‘catch-and-kill’ strategy of purchasing and suppressing potentially damaging stories.

In the ongoing ‘hush money’ trial against former US President Donald Trump, former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker testified about a mutually beneficial arrangement between the tabloid and Trump’s campaign in the 2016 presidential election. The scheme involved the Enquirer promoting positive coverage of Trump while suppressing negative stories, particularly those involving women, to boost his chances of victory. Pecker described two instances where this strategy was implemented, involving a supposed love child with a Trump Tower maid and an affair with Playboy playmate Karen McDougal.

Owen Berenbom and Hope Harrington, two 14-year-old New York City teens, attended Donald Trump’s hush money trial and witnessed the contentious proceedings firsthand. They were particularly entertained by the questioning of Trump’s attorney, Todd Blanche, whose credibility was challenged by the judge. The teens found the trial to be highly educational and encouraging for young people’s civic involvement.

Former President Donald Trump has launched a new attack on New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman, calling her a “maggot” and falsely claiming that thousands of supporters were blocked from gathering outside the courthouse where his hush money trial is taking place. Trump’s claims have been debunked by reporters at the scene. The former president also criticized the judge overseeing the case and suggested that the prosecution is a “scam” and a “hit job.”

In a lengthy post on Truth Social, Trump accused Haberman of falsely reporting that he was disappointed with the crowds outside the courthouse. He also claimed that the streets were closed off by police, preventing supporters from gathering. However, video footage shows that the streets were open to traffic and there were barely any demonstrators in support of Trump.

Trump’s latest outburst is the latest in a series of attacks on Haberman, who has long enjoyed close access to the former president. However, their relationship has soured as Haberman has covered Trump’s behavior in the courtroom, including his inability to stay awake.

Trump also claimed that huge crowds of his supporters turned up to rally for him in Manhattan and were turned away by police, but this claim also appears not to be true. NBC News video footage shows the streets around the courthouse open to traffic, with barely anyone demonstrating in support of the former president.

Haberman herself has also debunked the idea that local streets were closed off during the trial, a point that has further enraged Trump.