Trump has denied both affairs and said he paid Cohen for routine legal work and nothing more.

The publisher said Schwarzenegger told him, You always run negative stories about me.

Pecker said he agreed.

Donald Trump in Manhattan Criminal Court on April 25, 2024

Donald Trump in Manhattan Criminal Court on ThursdayGetty

It was very embarrassing to me and the company, Pecker testified today.

The order forbids criticism of witnesses, jurors and other case participants though not Merchan himself or Bragg.

Trump has called the gag order unfair and unconstitutional.

David Pecker testifies in the Donald Trump hush-money trial

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Merchan invited Blanche to put Trump on the stand, an offer Blanche did not take.

One from Howard reads, At least if he wins Ill be pardoned for electoral fraud.

The judge is sounding skeptical of letting the jurors see these, but hasnt ruled yet.