What's happened
Former Trump aide, Hope Hicks, testified in his criminal trial, disclosing efforts to deny an affair with Stormy Daniels. Meanwhile, Stormy Daniels faced aggressive questioning about her accounts of the alleged encounter.
Why it matters
The testimonies in Trump's hush money trial shed light on efforts to conceal the alleged affair with Stormy Daniels, impacting Trump's credibility as he campaigns for the White House. The trial's outcome could influence public perception of Trump's presidency and legal troubles.
What the papers say
The New York Times highlighted the dramatic impact of Hope Hicks' testimony, emphasizing her emotional response during cross-examination. In contrast, Sky News focused on Hicks' insights into Trump's concerns about the 'Access Hollywood' tape. South China Morning Post detailed the aggressive questioning of Stormy Daniels by Trump's lawyer, Susan Necheles, aiming to challenge her credibility as a witness.
How we got here
The trial revolves around Trump's alleged falsification of business records to conceal a payment to Stormy Daniels for her silence about their 2006 encounter. Hicks' testimony provided a glimpse into the campaign's damage control efforts during the 2016 election amid multiple accusations of sexual misconduct against Trump.
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Donald John Trump is an American politician, media personality, and businessman who served as the 45th president of the United States from 2017 to 2021.
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Hope Charlotte Hicks is an American public relations consultant who in February 2020 was named counselor to President Donald Trump. Hicks previously served as White House communications director from August 2017 until March 29, 2018. From January to Septe
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Stephanie Clifford, known as Stormy Daniels, is an American pornographic actress, stripper, writer and director. She has won numerous industry awards, and is a member of the NightMoves, AVN and XRCO Halls of Fame.