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Hope Hicks Testifies 'Access Hollywood' Tape Was Damaging To Campaign

Hope Hicks, former White House Communications Director, arrives to meet with the House Intelligence Committee, at the Capitol in Washington, Feb. 27, 2018. Prosecutors say Hicks spoke with form

During her testimony in court, Hope Hicks revealed her initial shock upon watching the infamous 'Access Hollywood' tape. She described feeling stunned and concerned, recognizing the potential impact it would have as a major news story.

As Hicks recounted her experience, she emphasized the damaging nature of the tape and its significant repercussions on the campaign. She noted that there was a consensus within the group that the tape was a crisis that needed to be addressed.

Trump, who was present in the courtroom, leaned over to his lawyer, Todd Blanche, during Hicks' testimony. The atmosphere in the courtroom was tense as Hicks detailed the impact of the tape on the campaign.

Overall, Hicks' testimony shed light on the internal reactions to the 'Access Hollywood' tape within the campaign team. Her insights provided a glimpse into the challenges faced by the campaign in handling the fallout from the release of the tape.

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