Former Federal Election Commissioner Brad Smith recently took to social media to express his objection to not being allowed to testify at a hush money trial. Smith's primary concern centered around Judge Juan Merchan's decision to disallow a separate expert to testify regarding how the hush money payments may have aligned with election dates.
Smith highlighted that he had intended to provide testimony on the reporting schedules, emphasizing that even if the payments were considered campaign expenditures requiring disclosure, the timing of the payment to Stormy Daniels' attorney on October 27 would not legally necessitate reporting until December 8, a full 30 days after the election.
