Key Witness David Pecker in Trump’s Manhattan Trial: What You Need to Know

Former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker testified in Trump’s Manhattan hush money trial about collaborating with Trump to publish stories supporting him before the 2016 election, crucial in proving prosecutors’ claims. Pecker, CEO of A360 Media, promised to help Trump during his 2015 presidential bid by using the tabloid to manage negative stories and silence damaging allegations. This included paying for stories, coordinating with Trump’s lawyer Cohen, and orchestrating catch and kill schemes with adult film star Stormy Daniels and former Playboy model Karen McDougal. The trial, charging Trump with 34 felony counts, centers on legality in campaign finance and business practices.

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