During the legal proceedings where Karen McDougal sued American Media Inc. (AMI), the publisher of the National Enquirer, a text message exchange between Madeline Westerhaul and Hope Hicks has come to light.
In the text, Westerhaul informed Hicks that the president was inquiring about whether Hicks had contacted David Pecker again. Hicks responded by stating that she had no recollection of speaking to Pecker. She further added that while she doesn't believe she called him, she couldn't remember the specific details of any such communication.
The context of this exchange is significant due to the ongoing lawsuit involving McDougal and AMI. McDougal, a former Playboy model, had accused AMI of engaging in a 'catch and kill' practice to suppress her story of an alleged affair with President Trump. The lawsuit shed light on the intricate relationships between various individuals involved in the case.
Hope Hicks, a former White House Communications Director, has been a central figure in the Trump administration. Her denial of contacting David Pecker, a key player in the media industry, raises questions about potential behind-the-scenes communications during the McDougal lawsuit.
As the legal battle continues to unfold, the revelations from the text message exchange add another layer of complexity to the already contentious situation. The scrutiny surrounding the interactions between individuals connected to the case underscores the high stakes involved in the legal proceedings.