Overshadowed by these dramatic developments was the indictment of Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-Calif.) by a grand jury in San Diego. Michael Cohen stands behind President Trump at a 2016 campaign event. But the mere existence of the previously unknown payment suggests that Cohen may have been doing more for Trump, and for the Trump campaign, than simply paying off women. According to prosecutors, Cohen presented Trump executives with bank records for several of the expenses he incurred on Trump's behalf. “This is sadly another politically motivated attempt to besmirch my character, and shame me into silence for my support of President Trump and the GOP,” Dennard wrote.

Source: Washington Post August 23, 2018 14:01 UTC