Stormy Daniels, the porn star at the center of the hush money scandal involving former President Donald Trump, took the stand in Manhattan on Tuesday. As she sashayed up to the witness box, Trump averted his eyes, looking up at the ceiling as she spoke.
Daniels, whose real name is Stephanie Clifford, shared details about her upbringing, including her Louisiana roots and how she got into exotic dancing and eventually the adult film industry. She recounted her alleged encounter with Trump at a charity golf tournament in 2006, not long after his marriage to Melania and the birth of his youngest child.
The prosecution sought to establish Daniels’ credibility by allowing limited testimony on the alleged tryst with Trump. Jurors also heard about the payments made to Daniels by Trump’s former lawyer, Michael Cohen, to keep her quiet before the 2016 election.
Trump, who denies all 34 felonies he is facing in the Manhattan trial, claims he was unaware of the payments and believed they were for legitimate legal work. However, evidence presented in court, including checks with Trump’s signature and notes by his former finance chief, suggest otherwise.
As the trial unfolds, the public eagerly awaits more revelations from Stormy Daniels and other key witnesses. Stay tuned for updates on this high-profile case that continues to captivate the nation.