David Pecker, the former National Enquirer boss, took the stand on Monday as the first witness in Donald Trump's hush-money trial. Pecker provided insights into the inner workings of the tabloid and its practice of 'catch and kill' operations.
During his testimony, Pecker revealed that the tabloid engaged in 'checkbook journalism,' where they paid for stories to control their publication. This admission shed light on a controversial tactic that came to light during the 2016 presidential election.
