David Pecker
The former publisher of the National Enquirer appeared less enthused about his second courtroom appearance at Trump’s hush money trial on Tuesday.
Frank Costello ran the Genovese crime family, controlled Tammany Hall, and bankrolled the Enquirer. Then things started unraveling.
The trial is sure to bring a slew of Trumpland characters out of the woodwork.
Pecker testified at Trump’s historic hush-money trial on Tuesday about his efforts to ensure bad stories about the former president never saw the light of day.
The 72-year-old publishing magnate on Monday became the first-ever witness to appear in a criminal trial over alleged crimes involving a former U.S. president.
Multiple well-placed sources within the tabloid empire said the old boss is still calling the shots from retirement, and still helping his now-ex presidential pal.
In his just-released tell-all book, the president’s former fixer recalls how Fox News’ founder and its star host both abased themselves at the altar of Trump.