Giuliani’s aggressive defense of the president in recent weeks has pleased Trump, but exasperated White House aides and attorneys. Giuliani said despite Trump’s openness to sit down with Mueller in the Russia investigation, he would strongly advise Trump against it. Giuliani said last week that Trump had reimbursed Cohen for that payment and other unspecified items. He has called Daniels’ allegations of an affair “false and extortionist.”When asked Sunday whether Trump knew about the payment to Daniels after the campaign, Giuliani demurred. Both Giuliani and Trump have insisted the payment to Daniels was not a campaign expense.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer May 07, 2018 04:52 UTC