Stormy Daniels returned to the witness stand in Donald Trump’s hush money trial. Daniels’ testimony was a buildup to the prosecution’s star witness Michael Cohen
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“On balance, has publicly telling the truth about Mr. Trump been a net positive or net negative in your life?” Hoffinger asked.Hoffinger called attention to some of the threats and hateful comments that Daniels has received online from Trump supporters — a few of which prompted replies from her that were previously highlighted by the defense.
Necheles used the questions in the final moments of her cross-examination to underscore that Daniels had no knowledge of any of the allegations underlying Trump’s charges in the case, that he falsified his company’s records to hide the true nature of reimbursement payments to Cohen. Daniels insisted it has not. “You’re trying to make me say that it changed, but it hasn’t changed at all.”Trump pointed to someone in the gallery as he exited. He did not respond to shouted questions from reporters as he walked through the hallway outside the courtroom.Trump’s defense attorney is highlighting Daniels’ career in adult films to suggest that her story about being shocked and frightened by Trump’s alleged sexual advances is not believable.
Necheles contends Daniels’ 2011 interview with “In Touch Weekly” was a “completely different story.” Daniels responded that it was an “abbreviated version” of events and that the article was edited for length., but was released in 2018. In it, Daniels said, “When I came out, he was sitting on the bed and he was like, ‘Come here.’ And I was like, ‘Ugh, here we go.’ And we started kissing.’”
“The sex in those films is real, just like the sex in that room,” Daniels replied. “The character themes might be different, but the sex is very real. That’s why it’s pornography, not a B movie.” The line of questioning appeared aimed at undermining Daniels’ credibility while giving Necheles a chance to highlight that Daniels is working on a paranormal investigation show calledAsked about an “in celebration of new indictments” promotion from last year that offered a gift for new orders, Necheles asked whether the performer wasn’t using the circumstances to flog products.Necheles then suggested Daniels was “bragging” by offering a “Stormy Saint of Indictments” candle.
After Necheles showed Daniels a social media post she’d made that did not reflect those precise words, Daniels replied: “I don’t see the ‘instrumental’ or ‘jail.’ You’re putting words in my mouth.”The former president has spent much of the first hour of testimony leaning back in his seat and staring straight ahead, nodding at times as his attorney calls jurors’ attention to social media posts by Daniels insulting him.
Davidson, relaying what the boyfriend might say about Daniels, was heard saying: “If loses this election, we all lose all leverage. This case is worth zero.”
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