In discussions with allies and some aides, Mr. Trump has privately railed against Ms. Clifford, and insisted that she is not telling the truth. Keeping a lid on Mr. Trump is never easy, especially when he is eager to hit back at his adversaries. She said Mr. Trump had compared her favorably to his daughter during the flirtation, and that she had intercourse with Mr. Trump. Mr. Trump did type out a vague “Fake News” tweet on Monday morning, although it is unclear to what he was referring. Mr. Cohen has acknowledged paying Ms. Clifford $130,000 in the days before the 2016 election to keep quiet about her allegations.

Source: New York Times March 26, 2018 16:30 UTC