Testimony Details
, a key figure in 's 2016 campaign and communications, testified in his Manhattan hush money trial, detailing efforts to contain the fallout from the "" tape and alleged affairs.
Hicks described Trump's reaction to the "Access Hollywood" tape as a "crisis" and his concern about his wife's and family's reactions to the allegations, emphasizing his desire to avoid embarrassment.
Trump's Concerns and Legal Strategy
Amidst the tumult of the 2016 campaign, Hicks revealed that Trump attempted to shield his family from potentially damaging news, including his directive to prevent newspapers from delivering stories about alleged affairs to his residence.
Responding to the Daniels and McDougal affairs, Hicks and Michael Cohen exchanged frantic messages, with Cohen suggesting a strategy to discredit the publications, and Trump ultimately believing it was prudent to silence Daniels to avoid negative publicity before the election.
