Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Top News
Top News
Politics

Hope Hicks Recalls Discussing News Coverage With Trump Post Interview

Donald Trump looks Confident.

During her testimony before the House Judiciary Committee, Hope Hicks, former White House communications director, revealed that she had spoken to President Trump about the news coverage following Anderson Cooper's interview with Karen McDougal. However, Hicks stated that she did not recall discussing David Pecker with Trump at that particular moment.

Hicks' testimony sheds light on her interactions with Trump during her time in the White House. The conversation about the news coverage after Cooper's interview indicates that Hicks and Trump were in communication regarding media coverage of certain events.

She discussed news coverage following Anderson Cooper's interview with Karen McDougal.
Hicks testified before House Judiciary Committee about interactions with Trump.
Hicks mentioned speaking to Trump about media coverage but didn't recall discussing David Pecker.

David Pecker, the CEO of American Media, Inc., was involved in the National Enquirer's payment to McDougal to suppress her story of an alleged affair with Trump. While Hicks did not remember discussing Pecker with Trump at that specific time, the mention of his name in the context of the news coverage surrounding McDougal's interview raises questions about the extent of Trump's involvement in managing negative press.

These revelations from Hicks' testimony provide further insight into the dynamics between Trump and his close aides regarding media strategy and crisis management. The details of her conversations with Trump offer a glimpse into the behind-the-scenes discussions that took place within the administration during critical moments of public scrutiny.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.