During the ongoing testimony regarding former Playboy model Karen McDougal's alleged affair with Donald Trump, David Pecker revealed some key details. Pecker stated that when he informed Michael Cohen about McDougal's story, Cohen's immediate response was that it was untrue. Pecker then suggested to Cohen that they should vet the story, to which Cohen agreed.
Pecker further explained that he felt the situation was different and decided to delve deeper into the matter. He instructed former National Enquirer editor in chief Dylan Howard to travel to California and interview McDougal to gather more information about the alleged affair.
These revelations shed light on the initial reactions and subsequent actions taken by those involved upon learning about McDougal's claims. The decision to investigate the story further indicates a level of seriousness in addressing the allegations and seeking more clarity on the situation.