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Former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker testifies he suppressed a story about alleged Rahm Emanuel affair

  • Mr Pecker testified that the National Enquirer acquired Karen McDougal's story to help Trump's 2016 campaign but never published it, known as "catch and kill."
  • Pecker believed the story's truth would embarrass Trump, testifying at his hush money trial.
  • Pecker advised Trump to buy McDougal's silence after her claims of an affair.
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The GuardianThe Guardian

David Pecker says he bought McDougal story so it did not hurt Trump campaign

Former National Enquirer publisher says he helped Trump to suppress negative stories that threatened 2016 presidential bid

10 days ago·London, United Kingdom
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The IndependentThe Independent

The National Enquirer was the go-to American tabloid for many years. Donald Trump helped change that

Catch and kill

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ReutersReuters

Tabloid publisher testifies he canceled deal for Trump to buy story of alleged affair

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Associated Press NewsAssociated Press News

The National Enquirer was the go-to American tabloid for many years. Donald Trump helped change that

Catch and kill. Checkbook journalism. Secret deals. Testimony by former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker during former President Trump's hush money trial has been shocking even for people who bring

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USA TodayUSA Today

'Karen is a nice girl': David Pecker testifies Donald knew Playboy model Karen McDougal

Former National Enquirer exec David Pecker testified about what led the publication to buy Karen McDougal's story about her alleged affair with Trump.

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abc Newsabc News

8 years after the National Enquirer's deal with Donald Trump, the iconic tabloid is limping badly

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