The first act of the criminal trial of former President Donald Trump kicked off today with the testimony of David Pecker, the former publisher of The National Enquirer. Pecker detailed his involvement in “catch-and-kill” schemes with Trump, where potentially damaging stories were bought and buried.
Pecker revealed that he worked closely with Trump’s former lawyer, Michael Cohen, to suppress stories about women in Trump’s life and smear his political opponents. He also disclosed payments made to silence individuals with unfounded claims about Trump, including a doorman and a Playboy model.
The trial has not been without drama, as Trump has expressed frustration with being tied up in court while his political rival, President Biden, is free to campaign. Trump’s legal team has also faced criticism from the judge, who accused them of losing credibility.
As the trial unfolds, more twists and turns are expected, with the prosecution laying out a case against Trump for falsification of business records related to hush money payments. Stay tuned for updates on this high-profile trial as it continues to captivate the nation.
