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Recent court testimony has added further intrigue. Hope Hicks, who served as a campaign PR representative and close confidante of Trump, was visibly distressed during her recounting of the events. She testified that Trump was concerned about the potential impact of alleged affairs on his marriage rather than on his campaign, specifically citing Melania Trump’s reaction. Her emotional state was seized upon by media outlets, which claimed her testimony was damaging to Trump’s defense.