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

Michael Cohen's Testimony Reveals Political Motives In Trump Hush Money

Michael Cohen Donald Trump Lanny Davis United States
Michael Cohen arrives at New York Supreme Court Oct. 25, 2023, in New York. Donald Trump's former lawyer and fixer, Cohen was once a fierce Trump ally, but now he's a key prosecution witness ag

Michael Cohen's friend and former lawyer, Lanny Davis, played a crucial role in prepping Cohen for his 2019 congressional hearing. During the hearing, Cohen faced intense scrutiny and criticism, with the focus shifting to whether President Trump directed hush money payments to Stormy Daniels for political reasons, potentially constituting a crime.

Davis highlighted the presence of evidence indicating political motives behind the payments, citing testimonies from individuals like David Pecker and Hope Hicks. Federal prosecutors labeled the case as a political crime, leading to Cohen's incarceration.

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
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
39 Hilarious Comics By Nate Fakes That Imagine What Life Would Be Like If Dogs Could Talk
Somewhere between the head tilt and the dramatic sigh, your dog clearly has opinions, and cartoonist Nate Fakes, whose comics run in about 80 newspapers, has finally put them into words.
Bored Panda
Bored Panda
After Susan Dell’s Viral Transformation, Video Of Top Official Fuels Speculation Over Women In Trump’s Circle
Women associated with the president have been drawing unusual attention this week, with Kelly Loeffler being the latest to land on the “MAGA face” list.
Bored Panda
Bored Panda
Are Kid Rock and Eminem Still Friends? '7 Sins' Switch Raises Questions Amid Political Differences
Eminem was unexpectedly replaced by Lil Wayne on Kid Rock's upcoming track '7 Sins', raising questions about their decades-long friendship and political differences.
International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Paul Bettany addresses controversial Johnny Depp texts: ‘I haven’t spoken to him since’
‘VisionQuest’ actor has distanced himself from former co-star after private message furore
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
About 40% of High School Students Reported Binge Eating in the Past Month in First CDC Survey Data
The CDC's 2025 Youth Risk Behavior Survey found 40.5% of high school students binge ate in the past month, and 17.2% did so on three or more days.
Medical Daily
Medical Daily
Kick Ban After Dog Video: Lavlune faces backlash over pet clip; platform stays silent on reason
Lavlune, also known as FoidElf, was banned from Kick after a video involving her dog drew widespread criticism. MoistCr1TiKaL criticized her actions, while Lavlune denied his description of the incident. Reddit users shared mixed reactions to the ban, with some supporting the decision and others questioning whether it would be…
The Times of India
The Times of India
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.
Download on the AppStore Get it on Google Play