Donald Trump's ex-lawyer Michael Cohen testifies in Manhattan court

Key Points

• Reimbursements for hush-money payment to Stormy Daniels began shortly after a meeting with Trump in the Oval Office in February 2017.
• Cohen submitted phoney invoices for legal services to cover up the reimbursements.
• Trump allegedly instructed Cohen to keep stories about sex out of the media to protect his 2016 presidential bid.
• Prosecutors believe Trump and his campaign scrambled to pay off Daniels to prevent negative impact on his election campaign.

Pros

• The testimony provides first-hand knowledge of Trump's activities regarding hush-money payments.
• The trial sheds light on potential falsification of business records by Trump and his campaign.

Cons

• Michael Cohen is a controversial figure and his testimony could be viewed unfavorably by jurors.
• The trial may not have a significant impact on Trump's popularity or political standings.

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