Hope Hicks makes witness box confession in Trump hush money trial: 'I'm really nervous'

MANHATTAN CRIMINAL COURT — Hope Hicks, the former White House spokesperson for then-president Donald Trump, took the witness stand Friday in his criminal hush money trial.

A timid Hicks gave her name and place of residence to prosecutors, readjusted the microphone, then made a confession.

“I’m really nervous,” Hicks, 35, told the court.

Hicks reportedly feels forced to testify against Trump, who stands accused of falsifying business records to cover up hush money paid to adult film star Stormy Daniels ahead of the 2016 presidential election.

He’s pleaded not guilty.

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Opening questions laid the groundwork of Hicks’ professional relationship with the Trump family beginning with helping Ivanka develop her brand, “jumping at the opportunity” to join the Trump organization in 2014, then joining his presidential campaign in 2015.

Hicks heaped praise on her former boss, who she said she has not communicated with since 2022.

“He’a a very good multitasker," Hicks said. "And a very good worker."

Hicks testified she now runs her own consulting firm: "I do what I've always done which is give advice."