CLEAN : Expert: hush payment to Stormy Daniels violates US law

The transcript discusses allegations against the Trump campaign for violating U.S. campaign finance laws by failing to disclose a payment to Stormy Daniels. It highlights the legal requirement for candidates to disclose election-related expenditures and details how Michael Cohen's payment exceeded legal contribution limits. The discussion emphasizes the importance of transparency in election spending, as upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court, and the implications of these violations on voter rights.

What is the main concern regarding the allegations against Stephanie Clifford?

• They are only relevant to criminal law violations.

• They are not troubling at all.

• They highlight the need for transparency in election spending.

• They are directly related to campaign finance law violations.

What was the Trump campaign accused of failing to do regarding the payment to Stormy Daniels?

• Disclose the payment to the Federal Election Commission.

• Make the payment before the election.

• Use the payment for campaign advertisements.

• Return the payment to the donor.

How much is an individual allowed to contribute to a U.S. candidate?

• $2,700

• $13,000

• $130,000

• $270,000

What did Michael Cohen's payment to Stormy Daniels represent?

• A legal campaign expense.

• An in-kind contribution exceeding legal limits.

• A personal gift.

• A loan to the Trump campaign.

What right did the Trump team allegedly undermine according to the transcript?

• The right to privacy.

• The right to vote.

• The right to know who is influencing votes.

• The right to free speech.