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Why Arnold Schwarzenegger’s 2003 tabloid deal came up at Trump’s hush money trial

In this photo from Jan. 4, 2023, actor Arnold Schwarzenegger speaks at CES 2023 at The Pearl concert theater at Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas.

Former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s past personal foibles reemerged in the trial of former President Donald Trump over allegations of a hush money payment to a porn star in an attempt to cover up their sexual relationship.

Former National Enquirer Publisher David Pecker testified this week that he was reluctant to pay off a Playboy

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