The Intelligence from The Economist Expenses claims: Trump’s hush-money trial
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May 15, 2024 
Kenneth Werner, an expert on Donald Trump's trials, shares insights from Michael Cohen's pivotal testimony in the hush-money trial, revealing courtroom drama and its political implications. Greg Karlstrom, a Middle East correspondent, discusses the troubling rise of militias amidst weakened governments, highlighting instability in the region. They also explore the evolution of sexual content in cinema, examining the decline of traditional sex scenes and the cultural shifts influencing modern film portrayals.
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Cohen's Credibility
- The trial's outcome depends on Michael Cohen's credibility.
- He is the prosecution's star witness and claims Trump directed the hush money payment and reimbursement.
Hush Money Payment
- Michael Cohen, Trump's former lawyer, paid hush money to Stormy Daniels before the 2016 election.
- Prosecutors allege this payment was a campaign finance violation and that Trump falsified records to hide it.
Daniels' Testimony
- Stormy Daniels testified, providing a detailed account of her alleged encounter with Trump.
- Trump's lawyers unsuccessfully requested a mistrial, claiming her testimony was prejudicial.