During the ongoing criminal trial of former President Trump, a series of text messages have been revealed to the jury, shedding light on various interactions and discussions surrounding the case. One such exchange came to light during the testimony of Keith Davidson, a former attorney who represented Stormy Daniels and Karen McDougal, a Playboy model.
In a text message to National Enquirer Editor Dylan Howard, Davidson hinted at a potentially explosive story involving Trump. Howard responded eagerly, expressing willingness to pay a substantial amount for the information, hinting at the sensational nature of the story. Speculation arose regarding whether Trump had cheated on Melania and if any affair took place during his marriage to her, to which Davidson remained non-committal, stating he could not confirm at that moment.
Davidson's testimony revealed that Stormy Daniels' public denial of an affair with Trump was technically accurate. He also clarified that the money paid to her by ex-Trump attorney Michael Cohen was not a payoff but rather a form of consideration.
During cross-examination, Trump's defense team played audio recordings of Davidson admitting that Cohen did not require explicit permission from Trump to make the payment to Daniels, adding another layer of complexity to the unfolding legal proceedings.
