inquirer, paid him $30,000 to prevent him from telling that story publicly. the extraordinary story filling out a picture of the relationship between donald trump and one of his most ardent supporters, the national inquirer. the raid on the president's personal attorney cohen's home and offices, unearth his involvement with the hush money and timing of payment to people in organizations working to clean up donald trump's alleged transgressions before the election. "the new york times" reports today that, quote, since the early stages of his campaign in 2015, mr. trump, his lawyer michael cohen and mr. pecker have strategized about protecting him and lashing out at his political enemies. the federal inquiry could pose serious legal implications for the president and his campaign committee. joining us now from the washington post, white house bureau chief phil rucker. at the table nick, political reporter for "the new york