Ex-National Enquirer publisher was instrumental in coordinating payments to quash negative stories of Trump during 2016 election
A courtroom sketch of Donald Trump watching as David Pecker testifies during Trump's criminal trial in Manhattan state court in New York, on 25 April 2024.A courtroom sketch of Donald Trump watching as David Pecker testifies during Trump's criminal trial in Manhattan state court in New York, on 25 April 2024.Former tabloid publisher David Pecker is taking the witness stand on Friday, his fourth day this week, in Donald Trump’s New York criminal trial.
On Friday, Pecker will continue to be cross-examined by Trump lawyer Emil Bove. Through yes-or-no questions, which Pecker largely confirmed, Bove on Thursday afternoon started outlining the defense’s argument that AMI has had a long relationship with Trump, one that began well before the election. Buying stories and not publishing them was also standard for the tabloid.
“These things happened a long time ago – even when you’re doing your best, and I’m sure you are – it’s hard to remember what people said almost 10 years ago,” Bove said.
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