At Trump trial, Stormy Daniels' ex-lawyer Keith Davidson details fallout from "hush money" payment

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The trial of former President Donald Trump continued with attorney Keith Davidson testifying about his involvement in negotiating "hush money" payments for Stormy Daniels and Karen McDougal during the 2016 presidential campaign. Davidson described working with Michael Cohen, Trump's former attorney, and negotiating Daniels' $130,000 payment to keep her story of an alleged sexual encounter with Trump quiet. He also recounted the $150,000 deal for McDougal's story with the National Enquirer. Davidson described Cohen's depression and anger after the 2016 election, as Trump did not bring him to Washington, D.C. He further explained the 2018 revelation of the Daniels payment and the fallout, including legal threats from Cohen. During cross-examination, Trump's attorney Emil Bove questioned Davidson's involvement in controversial cases with other clients and probed allegations of extortion, which Davidson denied, citing attorney-client privilege. The trial remains ongoing.

At Trump trial, Stormy Daniels' ex-lawyer Keith Davidson details fallout from "hush money" payment

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