Stormy Daniels' Publicist And National Enquirer Editor Negotiate Payment

Stormy Daniels arrives at an event in Berlin, on Oct. 11, 2018. The porn actor received a $130,000 payment from Donald Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen as part of his hush-money efforts. Coh

A series of text messages between Stormy Daniels' then-publicist and a former National Enquirer editor were presented as evidence in court today. The messages reveal negotiations over the sale of Daniels' story, shedding light on the behind-the-scenes dealings of the media industry.

In the exchange, the former publicist proposed a starting price of 150k, to which the editor responded with a counteroffer of 110k. The negotiation continued until they settled on a final price of 120k.

Negotiations started at 150k, settled at 120k for the sale of Daniels' story.

Text messages between Stormy Daniels' publicist and National Enquirer editor presented as evidence.

Messages provide insight into financial aspects and bargaining in media story sales.

These messages provide insight into the financial aspects of selling a story to a media outlet and highlight the bargaining that takes place in such transactions. The casual tone of the conversation, with phrases like 'lol' sprinkled throughout, adds a layer of informality to what is typically seen as a serious business exchange.

While the names of the individuals involved were not disclosed in the article, the content of the messages speaks volumes about the dynamics of the media industry and the value placed on exclusive stories. The transparency of these text messages offers a rare glimpse into the inner workings of media negotiations and the financial considerations that drive such deals.