There is speculation that since Trump made monthly payments there is a separate charge for each payment. It is all smoke and mirrors.
Hmmm.. Michael Cohen is on record testifying that he, not Trump made the payments without Trump's permission or knowledge.
It'll be interesting to see how that plays out.
Run the timeline:
The former president has been indicted by a New York grand jury investigating an alleged "hush money" payment of $130,000 to the adult film star in 2016.
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Oct. 25: No deal with Daniels has been finalized, and Davidson tells Cohen, Howard and Pecker that his client is close to reaching an agreement with another outlet to tell her story. Cohen agrees to finalize the deal.
Oct. 26: Cohen opens a bank account for Essential Consultants and transfers $131,000 he obtained by taking out a home equity line of credit into the new account.
Oct. 27: Cohen wires $130,000 to Davidson, Daniels' attorney.
Nov. 1: Cohen receives signed copies of the agreement between "Peggy Peterson" and "David Dennison." It is dated Oct. 28.Who is missing in that timeline?
Now look who got monthly payments:
January: Cohen seeks reimbursement from the Trump Organization for $180,035 — $130,000 for the payment to Daniels, plus a wiring fee and an extra $50,000. Trump Organization executives double the reimbursement to $360,000 and add another $60,000, for a total of $420,000 to be paid in monthly installments for 12 months.
Cohen sends invoices for $35,000 per month and receives $420,000 from the company over the course of the year.