President Trump tweets that he authorized paying $130,000 to Stormy Daniels, denies affair

Having trouble viewing this email? | View it in your browser   President Trump acknowledged Thursday a $130,000 payment to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, but said a non-disclosure agreement was "used to stop the false and extortionist accusations made by her about an affair." Contradicting previous denials that he knew about any sort of payment, Trump tweeted that these agreements are "very common among celebrities and people of wealth." Trump's comments followed an explosive interview Wednesday night by Rudy Giuliani, the former New York City mayor who's now part of Trump's legal team. FOR MORE ON THIS STORY, GO TO:   USATODAY.COM     Help | Advertise | Home Delivery | Privacy Policy - Your California Privacy Rights     © 2017 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22108