Federal prosecutors said on Dec. 7 that President Trump directed illegal payments to ward off a potential sex scandal that threatened his chances of winning the White House in 2016, putting the weight of the Justice Department behind accusations previously made by his former lawyer.
New York Times: Prosecutors say Trump directed illegal payments during campaign
(FILES) In this file photo taken on Nov. 29, 2018, Michael Cohen, former personal attorney to US President Donald Trump, exits federal court, in New York City.