Mr. Trump’s lawyer, Michael D. Cohen, has acknowledged making the payment himself. The White House briefing room has been consumed by repeated questions about the payment. “Look, the president has addressed these directly,” Ms. Sanders said. PhotoRepublican lawmakers have been left to grimace and nod in the halls of the Capitol, mostly begging off questions about Mr. Trump’s pre-presidency leisure activities. We are all sinners.”He clarified that Mr. Trump had denied the accusations and did not require forgiveness anyway.

Source: New York Times March 09, 2018 17:59 UTC