Former President Donald Trump’s defense on Thursday appeared to work to paint an image that porn actress Stormy Daniels was trying to profit financially from his wealth and fame, according to reports.
daily caller Court Reporter Caitlin Richardson I got it. During cross-examination by the defense against the porn star, who nearly defeated the prosecution’s case on Tuesday, Trump attorney Susan Necheres said, “When Daniels signed the 2016 non-disclosure agreement, he was motivated by money.” I was trying to prove that.” [non-disclosure agreement]”
Daniels notes that she agreed to be interviewed for free by Anderson Cooper in 2018.
Necheres: After the interview, you negotiated a book deal for $800,000?
Daniels: Yes.— Katelyn Richardson (@katesrichardson) May 9, 2024
“She suggests that Ms. Daniels stopped talking to Slate reporters who were interested in the story because she wanted to get paid,” Richardson said.
Richardson said Daniels stressed during cross-examination that she was not paid for her 2018 interview with CNN’s Anderson Cooper, but Necheres said the porn actress made nearly seven figures after the interview. He said he had signed a book deal.
Stormy Daniels testifies in Manhattan criminal court in New York, May 7, 2024 (Elizabeth Williams, Associated Press)
Daniels answered in the affirmative.
In another exchange, Mr. Necheles asked Mr. Daniels about the products Mr. Trump peddled after he was indicted. new york times and richardson I got it.. These items included shirts. timesthe comic “Stormy Daniels Political Power” and the “Stormy Saint of Indicments” candles were shown to the jury.
Necheres takes a detour and asks Daniels about making money, claiming he has the ability to talk to the dead. she moves on.
Necheres: Do you have a lot of experience making false stories about sex seem real?
Daniels: Wow. I don’t say it that way.— Katelyn Richardson (@katesrichardson) May 9, 2024
every Times” Jesse McKinley, the candle featured “Daniels in Christ-like robes.”
Watch — CNN’s Honig: Stormy Daniels’ cross-examination was ‘disastrous’:
At one point during cross-examination, Richardson reported, Necheres berated Daniels about his “Make America Horny Again” strip club tour, saying he profited from it. insisted.
Ms. Necheres continues to point out that she made money from a strip club tour and documentary called “Make America Horny Again.”
Daniels said she didn’t like the name of the tour.
— Katelyn Richardson (@katesrichardson) May 9, 2024
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Daniels said she “never used” the catchphrase on tour and that she “hated” the name. When asked if she was selling herself to people who hate President Trump, she said she was not trying to sell herself to anyone.
The tour took place at the club in 2018, after President Trump took office. Daniels insisted he was just doing the “same job” he had been doing since 2001.
Trump has been charged with 34 counts of falsifying business records in the case, which is being pursued by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg.
The case is new york vs trumpNo. 71543-23 of the Supreme Court of New York County.
