Adult film star Stormy Daniels took the witness stand in a high-profile hush-money case against former US President Donald Trump. With Trump present in the courtroom, Daniels detailed their alleged sexual encounter that took place in a hotel suite in Lake Tahoe back in 2006. She also revealed the payment she received to keep the encounter confidential.
During her testimony, Daniels shared the details of her evening with Trump, including an incident where she peeked into his toiletry bag and found items like Old Spice, Pert Plus, and even “gold tweezers.” While Trump denies any sexual involvement with Daniels, his lawyers attempted to declare a mistrial during her testimony, but their efforts were unsuccessful.
Prosecutors in the case allege that Trump paid Daniels hush money to prevent her from disclosing their alleged liaison while he was running for President in 2016. Now seeking another White House bid, Trump faces legal challenges related to this scandal.
In court, Daniels recounted how she first met Trump at a Lake Tahoe celebrity golf event in 2006 and later had dinner with him in his luxurious hotel suite. She disclosed that Trump referred to her as “the smart one” and arranged for them to meet again. Daniels also shared other encounters with Trump and discussed his interest in the adult industry and a possible role for her on his TV show, ‘The Apprentice.’
Daniels’ testimony shed light on the dynamics of her encounter with Trump, describing how he was dressed in silk or satin pajamas when she first saw him. She also mentioned playful interactions, such as spankings with a rolled-up magazine. While Daniels maintained that the encounter was consensual, she admitted feeling disoriented afterward.
The trial continues as Stormy Daniels’ testimony provides crucial insights into the alleged hush money agreement and the nature of her relationship with Donald Trump.
