Donald Trump’s former lawyer, Michael Cohen admitted in court today, Tuesday, that he paid former porn star Stotmy Daniel “on behalf of Trump” in order not to affect the election campaign of the former American president in 2016.

“Why did you actually pay Stormy Danielle that money?Michael Cohen was asked.

“To ensure that his story will not be published, that it will not affect Mr. Trump’s chances of becoming President of the United States.”

“If it wasn’t for the campaign, Mr. Cohen, would you have paid that money?” Trump’s former lawyer was asked to respond:

“No madam” he answered.

“At whose direction and on whose behalf did you commit this crime?” Cohen was asked again.

“On behalf of Mr. Trump.”

Also asked about the second case of Karen McDougal’s financial disclosure, why he did it, Cohen said:

“In order to ensure the possibility of Mr. Trump’s success in the election” adding that it was again “for the benefit of Donald Trump”.

“I regret it”

Michael Cohen also claimed he regretted his past work for Trump.

Prosecutor Susan Honfiger specifically asked Michael Cohen: “Do you have any regrets about your past work and your relationship with Donald Trump?”

“I don’t regret working for the Trump Organization, like I said before, I had some really interesting, cool times, but to keep the faith and do the things he asked me to do, I violated my moral compass and paid the price, and so did my family ».