I don’t think Trump can pay legal expenses directly for some one who is involved in a legal matter that involves or is related to Trump. Influencing a witness?
I reiterate, people that reflexively assign self serving and venial motives, are often going by what they would do. In this case your speculation is implausible as well as unjustified.
Well I’m not one to pay others freight, so dispense with that angle with me. But it’s what I’ve observed from others. And typically the mob.