Former National Enquirer chairman David Pecker took the stand as the first witness in Donald Trump’s hush-money trial, offering insights into the alleged scheme to pay off adult film star Stormy Daniels before the 2016 election. Legal experts disagree on the value of Pecker’s testimony, with some suggesting it could be a crucial foundation for the prosecution’s case and others questioning its relevance to the charges against Trump. Pecker’s role in the hush-money payment and his history of involvement in similar schemes are expected to be key points of his testimony.