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The Intelligence from The Economist

Expenses claims: Trump’s hush-money trial

May 15, 2024
25:46
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Former fixer of Donald Trump, Michael Cohen, testifies in Trump's hush-money trial. Middle East struggles with militias. Are there more or less sex scenes in movies now?
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  • Michael Cohen implicates Trump in hush-money trial, revealing intricate payment scheme.
  • Middle East's militia problem stems from weak governments and state support, leading to instability.

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Trump's Legal Troubles

Former President Donald Trump is embroiled in a trial in New York concerning $130,000 paid to adult film star Stormy Daniels before the 2016 election. This payment, considered a campaign finance violation, allegedly involved Trump ordering the payout and falsifying records. Key witness Michael Cohen's testimony is central to the case, where he implicates Trump in the payment and reimbursement scheme. Despite Trump's denial of wrongdoing, the trial sheds light on the intricate financial dealings surrounding the payment.

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