Mumbai, May 8: Porn film actress Stormy Daniels provided a detailed account of her alleged 2006 liaison with Donald Trump as part of the ongoing hush-money legal proceedings. Daniels, whose testimony was highly anticipated, recounted the events that occurred in a hotel suite at Lake Tahoe. In her testimony, Daniels detailed their alleged sexual encounter at a hotel suite and the payment she got to keep it quiet.
Daniels described Trump's attire during her testimony, recalling her playful jab at his choice of silk or satin pajamas. The exchange, she recounted, included a quip comparing Trump to magazine mogul Hugh Hefner. The explicit nature of Daniels' testimony brought a sensational twist to the trial. But who is Stormy Daniels? And what did she say about having sex with Donald Trump in her testimony in the Hush Money Case? Hush Money Trial: Porn Actor Stormy Daniels Describes Meeting Donald Trump in Occasionally Graphic Testimony.
Who Is Porn Star Stormy Daniels
Stormy Daniels, whose real name is Stephanie Clifford, is a Louisiana-born adult film star and director who has won multiple awards for her work. She has also appeared in mainstream Hollywood films, including the 2000s comedies The 40-Year-Old Virgin and Knocked Up.
She also dabbled in politics and previously declared herself a Republican - the same party as Donald Trump. Indiana Primary Election 2024 Results: Joe Biden, Donald Trump Win Indiana Presidential Primaries Ahead of US Presidential Polls.
What Did She Say in Her Testimony About Having Sex With Donald Trump
In the court, Daniels testified that she first met and chatted with Trump at a 2006 Lake Tahoe celebrity golf outing, where her studio was a sponsor. She said Trump had invited her to dinner inside his palatial hotel suite and called her "the smart one." Daniels testified that she accepted Trump's invitation because she wanted to avoid dinner with her co-workers. Trump had his bodyguard get her number, she said.
She further alleged that when they met in his penthouse, she appreciated his interest in the industry's business aspects. He also suggested putting her on his TV show, The Apprentice, a possibility she hoped could help establish her as a writer and director.
Daniels said Trump grilled her on her time in the adult industry, asking her if she had been tested for Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs). Daniels also said there was a very brief discussion about Melania, Trump's wife, during which he said they slept in separate rooms.
Daniels told the court that hundreds of people knew of her relationship with Trump, but few knew they had sex. Her story briefly became public in a 2011 gossip blog post. But by 2016, she decided to accept a $130,000 payment from Trump's lawyer, Michael Cohen, to keep quiet about the affair.
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