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How will Republican candidates handle questions about Stormy Daniels?

By Emily Jashinsky

Published March 28, 2018 4:45pm ET

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How will Republican candidates handle questions about Stormy Daniels? — Stormy Daniels, left, smiles as she responds to questions from the media, including one about her knowledge of the record of U.S. Senator David Vitter, R-La. during her 'listening tour.' Porn star and Baton Rouge native Daniels took questions from the media and talked with people on their lunch hour at The Roux House on Third Street Tuesday, May 5, 2009 in Baton Rouge, La. There is an effort underway called 'Draft Stormy' which seeks to convince her to run against U.S. Senator David Vitter (R-La.) and she is gauging public support and issues. | (Travis Spradling/AP)

Retiring Rep. Ryan Costello, R-Pa., said on Tuesday he believes President Trump had an affair with porn star Stormy Daniels in 2006.

Asked by Katy Tur whether he believes Daniels is “telling the truth,” Costello replied, “I think she is.”

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