During the 2016 election, a report by the Wall Street Journal regarding Karen McDougal emerged, causing a stir within the Trump campaign. According to testimonies, the campaign was eager to move forward amidst the media frenzy surrounding the story.
Hopeful to navigate past the controversy, a campaign official mentioned that the news cycle was filled with various events, and the focus was not solely on the McDougal story. The official expressed a desire to push through the situation and continue with their campaign efforts.
