Trump 'cracks a smile' as witness recalls joke at high-profile national security meeting
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Former President Donald Trump cracked a smile Thursday as his old friend and now witness for the prosecution, ex-National Enquirer publisher David Pecker, regaled jury with tales of past exploits.According to CNN, Pecker described a meeting at Trump Tower in Midtown Manhattan in January 2017.READ MORE:'Cutting him to shreds': Judge tells Trump's attorney he's 'losing all credibility'The former publisher remembered meeting some officials who served in Trump's administration, including former...

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