In court, porn star Stormy Daniels testified about her encounter with former President Donald Trump, recounting spanking him with a magazine and having sex with him in a hotel bed in 2006. Despite the graphic details of her testimony, the jury remained composed. Daniels mentioned her concerns about Trump not wearing a condom during their brief sexual encounter, which raised eyebrows in the courtroom. Judge Juan Merchan sustained objections by Trump’s legal team regarding the unnecessary level of detail in Daniels’ testimony.
Wearing a black kimono and tight shirt, Daniels spoke rapidly and gestured energetically as she described the encounter with Trump, noting his arrogance and her ultimate decision to spank him. She also mentioned a comment she made about Trump’s wife during the night, to which Trump responded that they didn’t even sleep in the same room. Throughout the testimony, Trump’s defense lawyer lodged several objections that were upheld by the judge. Trump himself appeared visibly displeased with the proceedings, shaking his head in response to some of Daniels’ statements.
Daniels recalled meeting Trump at a celebrity golf tournament in Lake Tahoe in 2006, where they engaged in conversation that led to their hookup. Her decision to meet with Trump instead of attending a work event was encouraged by her publicist, who believed it would make for an interesting story. Daniels mentioned feeling ashamed about her encounter with Trump and not telling her then-boyfriend and publicist. The meeting was arranged after Daniels met Trump’s security guard earlier in the day.
The charges against Trump stem from allegations that he had his former lawyer, Michael Cohen, pay Daniels $130,000 to keep her from going public with claims of their affair during his marriage. The payment was allegedly made to cover up the affair and was recorded as a legal expense. Trump has denied the charges and has characterized the case as a politically motivated attack against him. As the trial continues, the graphic details shared by Daniels have captured the attention of the public and the court, leading to a tense atmosphere in the courtroom. Despite the revelations, the jury remains focused on the evidence presented.
