[17th Miss Regt]

arising from what prosecutors said was an attempt to cover up a hush money payment just before the 2016 presidential election.

He attempted to cover up a hush money payment just before the 2016 presidential election. But the first payment was made in February 2017, after he was sworn in as president.

[central_va]

An NDA is not some sinister “hush money” deal. LOL....

[Sacajaweau]

The real point is...NDA are not illegal. Paying off a blackmailer is not illegal. Dividing monies due into payments is not illegal. It's done every day. I do it with my clients.

Part of the suit...went to motive...and the USSC said "motive" cannot be used...it's not tangible...A guess at best.