Trump Responds to Main ‘Hush Money’ Trial Witness’s Claims

The former president commented on former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker, the witness.

Former President Donald Trump appears outside the courtroom during his trial for allegedly covering up hush money payments at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City on April 23, 2024. Curtis Means-Pool/Getty Images

Former President Donald Trump praised the first witness in his New York City “hush money” trial, former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker, as he is scheduled to deliver more testimony in the case on Friday.

“He’s been very nice. David’s been very nice. He’s a nice guy,” President Trump said on Thursday, responding to a question about Mr. Pecker’s testimony over the past week or so.