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Former National Enquirer Publisher David Pecker Details “Catch And Kill” Strategy To Save Donald Trump From Potentially Damaging Stories — Update
Pecker said they would publish positive stories about Trump and negative pieces about rivals.
David Pecker, the former CEO of National Enquirer parent company American Media, told jurors today how the tabloid assisted Donald Trump ‘s 2016 presidential campaign with positive stories on the candidate and negative, sensationalized articles on his rivals. In some cases, Pecker said that they would send stories to Trump’s then-attorney, Michael Cohen, for review before publication. For opponents, the headlines included, “BUNGLING SURGEON BEN CARSON LEFT SPONGE IN PATIENT”S BRAIN!” and “TED CRUZ SHAMED BY PORN STAR.”
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