The “payments” at issue refers to the $130,000 payment made to adult film actress Stormy Daniels shortly before the 2016 election. Trump’s argument that he didn’t know about the Stormy Daniels payment isn’t new. Those related to the Daniels payment and another payment to former Playboy model Karen McDougal earlier in 2016. “With respect to both payments, Cohen acted with the intent to influence the 2016 presidential election,” the filing reads. In some ways, Trump's ongoing denial about the Daniels payment mirrors his approach to other significant issues: Stick to the same line even as evidence piles up suggesting the contrary.

Source: Washington Post March 01, 2019 15:45 UTC