Trump's Terms Jurors hear secret recording of Trump discussing payment to former Playboy model
May 2, 2024
NPR correspondent Andrea Bernstein joins to discuss dramatic audio of Trump and Cohen talking about payments to former Playboy model. Topics include Davidson's testimony, tape played for the jury, and the combative cross-examination. Dive into the details of the hush money settlements with Stormy Daniels and Karen McDougal, including Michael Cohen's involvement and post-election night concerns.
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Davidson's Testimony
- Keith Davidson, Stormy Daniels' former lawyer, testified in Trump's criminal trial.
- The trial focused on hush-money payments during the 2016 election.
Hush Money Deal Details
- Davidson's testimony revealed details of the hush-money agreement with Stormy Daniels.
- He used pseudonyms and described how the deal was almost off before the election.
Timeline and Payment
- Davidson testified about the timeline of the Stormy Daniels hush-money deal.
- He mentioned Trump's lawyer, Michael Cohen, paid the $130,000 himself after the initial deal fell through.