Ex-National Enquirer publisher testifies against Donald Trump in hush money trial
David Pecker has previously cooperated with federal investigations into payments made to two women who were going to allege they had affairs with Trump ahead of the 2016 presidential election.

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2 developments- Apr 21, 2024David Pecker is expected to be the first witness called in Trump hush money trial, source says
- Apr 23, 2024Ex-National Enquirer publisher testifies against Donald Trump in hush money trial
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