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Michael Cohen Testifies $130,000 Hush Money Was for Campaign, Against Trump

May 14, 2024, 07:31 PM

Michael Cohen testified in Donald Trump's hush money trial, affirming that he discussed hush money reimbursements with Trump at the White House. During the trial, Cohen's credibility was attacked by Trump's defense team, who highlighted inconsistencies in his statements, including his 2018 testimony to the Special Counsel. Cohen also confirmed that the $130,000 reimbursement to him for money paid to Stormy Daniels was approved by Trump, contradicting Trump's previous statements. Cohen testified that the hush money payments were all about the campaign. Legal experts noted that the prosecutor undercut the defense's strategy to discredit Cohen.