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Importantly, the consensus among legal experts remains that Daniels’ testimony is essentially irrelevant. The core issue is whether the $130,000 hush money payment, made by Michael Cohen, constitutes a campaign finance violation. As Kelly points out, such payments are not inherently illegal, especially if made for personal reasons—like protecting Trump’s marriage or reputation. Thus, Daniels’ salacious allegations do little to substantiate the prosecution’s case.