Former Trump campaign and White House communications director Hope Hicks has testified in the criminal trial of former US President Donald Trump, blasting his ex-lawyer Michael Cohen as a "Mr. Fix It" who only created problems.
Hope Hicks, a former trusted aide to former US President Donald Trump, took the witness stand on the 11th day of Trump's criminal trial in New York, delivering a bombshell testimony that painted a damning picture of Michael Cohen, Trump's ex-lawyer.
Hicks, who testified under subpoena for the prosecution, didn't mince words in her assessment of Cohen, characterizing him as an individual who often frustrated campaign staff and engaged in unhelpful actions.
"He used to like to call himself Mr. Fix It, but it was only because he first broke it," Hicks testified, according to reports.
Hicks' testimony is considered a significant development in the Manhattan District Attorney's case against Trump, which alleges that the former president falsified business records related to a hush-money payment made to adult film actress Stormy Daniels to silence her claims of an illicit affair with Trump.
Cohen is considered a key witness for the prosecution and could potentially provide damning evidence against Trump. Hicks' testimony further strengthens the prosecution's case by corroborating Cohen's alleged disruptive behavior.
During her testimony, Hicks also expressed admiration for Trump at times, praising his leadership and choking up when Trump's attorney questioned her about her time working for the Trump Organization.
Cohen, a once-close confidant of Trump, has since turned against the former president and has been cooperating with the investigation. He has already pleaded guilty to campaign finance violations and other crimes.
The trial, which resumed on Monday at 9:30 a.m. ET, has seen several witnesses take the stand, including Cohen himself. The prosecution is expected to call more witnesses in the coming days as it builds its case against Trump.
Trump's legal team, led by Ronald Fischetti, has maintained the former president's innocence, arguing that the charges are politically motivated.
The outcome of the trial could have significant implications for Trump's future political aspirations. If convicted, Trump could face prison time and disqualification from holding public office.
The trial is expected to continue for several more weeks, with both sides presenting their evidence and arguments before a jury. The verdict will ultimately determine whether Trump will face legal consequences for his alleged actions.
