Trump’s legal team to question David Pecker in hush money trial

The prosecution’s first witness in the case against Donald Trump is back on the stand as defense attorneys challenge his account of Trump’s involvement in suppressing damaging stories during the 2016 campaign. Former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker testified about efforts to quash stories that could harm Trump’s candidacy. Trump’s attorney questioned Pecker’s credibility due to memory gaps, acknowledging the paper bought stories it didn’t print. Pecker detailed three stories involving a doorman, Playboy model Karen McDougal, and Stormy Daniels, with Trump denying allegations. Pecker’s testimony includes Trump thanking him for assistance with “embarrassing” stories. Trump faces multiple charges of falsifying business records.

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