The hush money trial involving former President Donald Trump took a dramatic turn on Thursday as his lawyers attempted to discredit a key witness, Keith Davidson, who was involved in the hush money deal with Stormy Daniels. Trump’s lawyer, Emil Bove, grilled Davidson about his past dealings with celebrities like Hulk Hogan, Lindsay Lohan, Charlie Sheen, and Tila Tequila, insinuating a pattern of behavior that bordered on extortion.
During the intense questioning, Davidson was evasive in his responses, and Bove used recordings of conversations between Davidson and Michael Cohen against the witness. The trial also saw another hearing on Trump’s alleged violations of the gag order, with prosecutors seeking contempt charges against the former president.
Witnesses in the trial painted a negative picture of Cohen, Trump’s former fixer, describing him as difficult to deal with and unreliable. Davidson testified that he got involved in the deal with Daniels because of Cohen’s behavior, and jurors heard audio recordings of conversations between Cohen and Trump.
The trial continues to unfold, with prosecutors advancing their case against Trump as they delve into the details of the hush money deals. The proceedings are shedding light on the intricate web of relationships and transactions surrounding the former president, with Cohen’s testimony expected to be a crucial factor in the final outcome of the trial.