April 5, 2018 · Public statements
Trump denies knowing about Daniels payment
On April 5, 2018, Trump publicly denied knowing about the $130,000 payment made to Stormy Daniels. In May he acknowledged that Michael Cohen had been reimbursed. The conflicting accounts became a central part of the public scrutiny surrounding the payment and its purpose.
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