Hope Hicks, former President Donald Trump’s former press secretary and White House communications director, testified in court about her concerns regarding the 'Access Hollywood' tape featuring controversial comments from Trump. Hicks expressed being 'very concerned' upon learning about the tape.
During the court proceedings, Hicks confirmed that she had heard and seen the clip when questioned by the prosecutor. She also mentioned her reaction to a Washington Post press inquiry regarding Trump's comments in the tape, stating that she was troubled by the contents of the email, the limited time to respond, and the lack of a transcript.
Upon discovering the clip, Hicks forwarded the email to other campaign leadership, including David Bossie, Jason Miller, Kellyanne Conway, and Steve Bannon. In subsequent emails, she emphasized the need to listen to the tape for confirmation and suggested a strategy of 'deny, deny, deny.'
Following the email exchange, Hicks engaged with campaign members in person at Trump Tower to discuss the situation further. The revelations from Hicks' testimony shed light on the internal reactions and communications within the Trump campaign upon the emergence of the 'Access Hollywood' tape.
