Hope Hicks, once part of the Trump inner circle, is testifying for the prosecution on the hectic time at his campaign after the “Access Hollywood” tape was released in October 2016.
Here’s what CNN analysts have had to say about her strength as a witness in the case.
Elie Honig, CNN senior legal analyst:
“Hope Hicks was the ultimate insider…If and when she says something that’s helpful for the prosecution’s case, it’s going to hit extra hard in favor of the prosecution because you can’t say this is a person who has a gripe or a beef with Donald Trump.”
Alyssa Farah Griffin, former Trump administration staffer:
“I’ve actually been skeptical that Hope Hicks makes a lot of sense for the prosecution …Yes, Hope is a consummate Insider….
