Adult film star Stormy Daniels testified about her alleged sexual encounter with former President Donald Trump at a celebrity golf tournament in 2006 and described what happened in Trump’s hotel room in Lake Tahoe. Daniels recounted details from the floors and furniture in the room to the contents of Trump’s toiletry kit in the bathroom, including re-enacting the moment she says Trump posed on his bed in his undergarments. Some of the explicit details she shared led to the judge cutting her off, with Trump’s lawyers arguing that she unfairly prejudiced the jury.
Daniels also discussed the interest Trump and his former lawyer, Michael Cohen, had in buying her story after the release of the “Access Hollywood” tape just before the 2016 election. Despite objections from Trump’s lawyers, the judge did not declare a mistrial but acknowledged that some of the details Daniels provided were better left unsaid. The trial is set to resume with Daniels back on the witness stand and facing more cross-examination from Trump’s attorney.
During her initial testimony, Daniels detailed the encounter with Trump in his hotel room, where she claims they slept together. She described the layout of the room, including the black-and-white tile floor and a large mahogany table, as well as the dinner conversation they had. Daniels was particularly impressed that Trump asked about the business aspects of the adult film industry, not just the sexual content. She also mentioned playfully spanking Trump with one of his magazines during their time together.
After briefly going to the bathroom, Daniels returned to find Trump on the bed wearing only boxers and a T-shirt. She testified that she was initially startled by his presence and lack of clothing, but not threatened. Daniels then described blacking out during their sexual encounter, stating that she had removed her clothes and shoes and they engaged in missionary position. The explicit nature of her testimony led to moments of tension during cross-examination.
As the trial continues, more details about the alleged affair between Daniels and Trump are expected to come to light. The salacious nature of the testimony and the involvement of key figures like Michael Cohen in attempting to buy her story add layers of complexity to the case. Daniels’ account of events and interactions with Trump in the hotel room provide a firsthand perspective on the alleged affair, highlighting the contentious nature of the trial and the differing narratives presented by both sides. Ultimately, the trial will determine the legal implications of the hush money paid to Daniels and the validity of her claims against the former president.
