Trial testimony resumes with focus on Trump and check-writing in Stormy Daniels payment case

Former President Donald Trump’s criminal trial in New York City featured testimony from his former White House executive assistant, Madeleine Westerhout, who spoke highly of Trump. Westerhout testified that Trump was a good boss and had a close relationship with his wife, Melania. This portrayal clashed with Stormy Daniels’ testimony that Trump made advances towards her while disregarding his wife. Westerhout also detailed her duties as an intermediary between Trump and the Trump Organization, including handling personal checks and contacting company executives. The trial faced controversy when Trump’s attorney requested a mistrial over Daniels’ prejudicial testimony, which was denied by the judge. Daniels criticized Trump for not testifying in the trial.

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