june, accusing the couple of cheating on their spouses. they said the tabloid hounded the stochildren to get the stor. the president has close ties with the national enquirer, which has attacked his political adversa adversaries. president trump and the publisher david pecker are friends and allies. dilan howard issued this statement, in june, we reported a statement that recounted the relationship between joe scarborough and mika. the truth of which is not in dispute. at no time did we threaten joe or mika or their children in connection with our reporting. we have no knowledge of any discussions between the white house and joe and mika about our story and no involvement in those discussions. after the explosive accusation from the couple on air, the president responded, tweeting, watch low-rated morning joe.