The Australian journo on 'catch and kill' for Trump
May 1, 2024
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Managing editor of The Saturday Paper, Emily Barrett, discusses 'catch and kill' journalism used by Trump. The podcast explores Dylan Howard's rise, checkbook journalism, hush money talks with Stormy Daniels, and the legal troubles impacting political prospects.
Trump used catch-and-kill to suppress damaging stories during his 2016 campaign.
Australian journalist Dylan Howard implicated in Hush Money Trial for facilitating payments.
Deep dives
The Practice of Catch-and-Kill Journalism by Donald Trump
Donald Trump engaged in catch-and-kill journalism to suppress damaging stories by tabloid journalists during his 2016 presidential campaign. He paid for exclusive rights to stories and then buried them, diverting campaign funds for personal purposes. The Hush Money Trial in Manhattan involves allegations of payments to Stormy Daniels to maintain silence about an affair, implicating Trump and his lawyer in potential misuse of funds.
Australian Journalist Dylan Howard's Involvement in the Scandal
Australian journalist Dylan Howard has been named as Donald Trump's co-conspirator in the Hush Money Trial. Howard, known for his career in gossip reporting, came under scrutiny for his role in facilitating payments to suppress damaging stories about Trump. Despite not being physically present at the trial, Howard's texts and emails revealed his involvement in the scheme.
Impact of the Trial on Donald Trump's Campaign and Legal Ramifications
The trial could have legal consequences for Trump, potentially resulting in a jail term if convicted. However, being a convicted felon may not prevent him from running for office. Trump's campaign strategy involves rallying supporters against perceived persecution, despite facing multiple gag orders. The trial's impact on his candidacy remains uncertain, depending on voter sentiments towards his legal troubles.
As Donald Trump zeroed in on his successful 2016 run to the presidency, he began to engage in what is called “catch and kill” journalism.
Trump and his lawyers developed relationships with journalists, who were allegedly prepared to track down damaging stories aboutTrump, and then take money to ensure they would never be printed.
Today, managing editor of The Saturday Paper Emily Barrett on the Australian who built a reputation as one of the best at “capture and kill” in America – and how he’s ended up being central to Donald Trump’s trial in New York.