Following the publication of a story by the Wall Street Journal regarding the agreement between Karen McDougal and American Media Inc. (AMI), it was revealed that AMI made amendments to the deal. According to statements made by Pecker, the CEO of AMI, a new lawyer representing McDougal contacted the company expressing her desire to modify the agreement in order to speak to the press.
Pecker further disclosed that Michael Cohen, a former attorney for President Trump, advised against amending the agreement. Cohen allegedly warned that such a move would not be in the best interest of Trump and that he would be displeased with the decision. Despite Cohen's recommendation, Pecker chose to proceed with the amendment as requested by McDougal.
