Trump Admits To Authorizing Stormy Daniels Payoff, Denies Sexual Encounter

[Dulcinea]

President Trump admitted Thursday to reimbursing his lawyer for a $130,000 payment made on the eve of the 2016 election to adult film star Stormy Daniels as part of a settlement agreement about an alleged 2006 sexual encounter with Trump.

Trump, however, denied any sexual encounter and claims the payment was in no way connected with the campaign — despite the timing.

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That admission directly contradicts what the president told reporters less than a month ago. Trump denied knowledge of the payments, telling reporters on Air Force One, "You'll have to ask Michael Cohen. Michael is my attorney. You'll have to ask Michael."

Asked if he knew where the money came from to pay Daniels (whose given name is Stephanie Clifford), the president said flatly, "No. I don't."

https://www.npr.org/2018/05/02/607943366/giuliani-says-trump-did-know-about-stormy-daniels-payment

[Frustratedlady]

1. He's digging the hole deeper and deeper...

Right now, he's caught between a rock and Melania, not to mention the naïve Republicans and doubting Democrats. I don't know which position would be worse. We'll never believe him and I doubt Melania will, either.

With our luck, he'll work himself into a stroke and end up the martyr with his adoring Republicans and their thoughts and prayers (that probably never actually happen -- just sounds caring).

[pandr32]

2. Whoa, we're halfway there!

Hopefully the White House usurper really does believe in the religious nonsense he is spewing because he is "Livin' on a Prayer" (Bon Jovi).
I guess he doesn't want to admit to spanking and "generic sex" that was so uninspired the porn star did not bother to see him again even after he kept calling.

[jberryhill]

3. Whoa, Lizard in a Chair!

[pandr32]

7. LMAO

[Dulcinea]

4. This begs the question...

What was the money for if they didn't have a fling?

[Rorey]

5. Yup.

It's not plausible that the payment was to keep her from talking about something that never happened, but supporters of 45 are pretty gullible and lack common sense, so they'll believe his excuse. These are the people who are STILL birthers. You can't fix stupid.

[C_U_L8R]

6. Trump doesn't even pay for the things he gets.

There's just no way he paid a penny for no sex.

[ffr]

8. Let's see if this, the rest of the puzzle solves it for everyone

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