Hope Hicks, a former key adviser to Donald Trump, testified about the efforts to keep hush money payments secret, even from her, during Trump’s 2016 campaign.
Hicks recounted her reaction to the release of the “Access Hollywood” tape and described how it affected the campaign.
She also detailed her interactions regarding payments made to Karen McDougal and Stormy Daniels, providing excuses given by Trump and David Pecker, former publisher of The National Enquirer.
Despite her testimony, Hicks emphasised that the payments seemed out of character for Michael Cohen, Trump’s former attorney. Trump’s defence highlighted his concern for his wife, Melania Trump, as a central point in the trial.
1. Hope Hicks testifies about efforts to conceal hush money payments during Trump’s 2016 campaign.
2. Recounts reaction to release of “Access Hollywood” tape and its impact on the campaign.
3. Describes interactions regarding payments to Karen McDougal and Stormy Daniels.
4. Provides excuses given by Trump and David Pecker regarding payments.
5. Highlights discrepancy in Michael Cohen’s character, as described by Hicks.
6. Trump’s defence emphasises his concern for Melania Trump’s well-being as a family man.
