Adult film actress Stormy Daniels recently opened up about her harrowing experience following the public exposure of her secret hush money deal with former President Donald Trump in 2018. In a documentary titled 'Stormy,' Daniels shared her feelings of fear and concern for her safety during that tumultuous time.
Daniels admitted to accepting a $130,000 hush money payment just days before the 2016 presidential election to prevent her past encounter with Trump from being made public. She expressed that her decision was driven by a desire to shield her family, particularly her husband and daughter, from the potential fallout. Additionally, she believed that creating a paper trail linking her to Trump would serve as a form of protection against any harm that might come her way.
The documentary delves into Daniels' life as she navigated the aftermath of the hush money scandal, which ultimately led to Trump's former attorney Michael Cohen being imprisoned for violating campaign finance laws. Trump himself faced charges related to falsifying business records in connection to the reimbursement of the payments, although he maintains his innocence and denies the alleged affair.
Trump's legal team has raised objections to the timing of the documentary's release, arguing that it could prejudice the upcoming trial. They have requested the dismissal or postponement of the trial date, citing concerns about the potential impact of Daniels' statements, including references to threats of violence, on the case.
Despite the defense's efforts, Judge Juan Merchan has decided to delay the trial until at least April 15 due to the late submission of documents by prosecutors in the Cohen case. The judge has yet to make a ruling on the specific issues related to Daniels' involvement in the trial.
