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Mar 31, 2023 
Join Vox journalist Andrew Prokop as he unpacks the historic indictment of Donald Trump, marking him as the first U.S. president to face such charges. Delve into the controversial Stormy Daniels scandal, examining campaign finance violations and the legal fallout involving Trump’s lawyer, Michael Cohen. Prokop also discusses the Trump Organization's legal struggles and the implications of shifting misdemeanor charges to felonies. The conversation reveals how these events could reshape political divides and impact Trump's continuing presidential campaign.
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Hush Money Payment
- During the 2016 election, Stormy Daniels was ready to reveal a past encounter with Trump.
- Michael Cohen paid her $130,000 to keep quiet, which later became a legal issue.
Payment Becomes a Problem
- Trump reimbursed Cohen, but the payments were logged as legal expenses, which they weren't.
- This caught the attention of prosecutors, as it suggested a potential campaign finance violation.
Cohen's Guilty Plea
- Cohen pleaded guilty to violating campaign finance law, implicating Trump.
- Prosecutors suggested that paying off Daniels was an undisclosed campaign donation, exceeding legal limits.