Witness Says Trump Did Not Personally Ask Him to Carry Out ‘Hush Money’ Payments

A former Trump Organization controller took the witness stand on May 6.
Witness Says Trump Did Not Personally Ask Him to Carry Out ‘Hush Money’ Payments
Former President Donald Trump attends his trial for allegedly covering up hush money payments linked to extramarital affairs, at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City, on May 6, 2024. Peter Foley/Pool/AFP via Getty Images
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A witness in President Donald Trump’s New York “hush money” trial on May 6 appeared to confirm his attorneys’ claims that payments at the center of the case were legal expenses and that he was not personally directed by the former president to make those payments.

Former Trump Organization Controller Jeffrey McConney testified that payments sent to former attorney Michael Cohen were legal expenses, confirming defense attorneys’ arguments.

Jack Phillips
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