Live updates: Stormy Daniels finishes testifying in Donald Trump’s hush money trial
Stormy Daniels was on the stand for 6 hours and 10 minutes over two days of testimony.
Prosecutor Susan Hoffinger began her redirect of Daniels and focused on the non-disclosure agreement, an Anderson Cooper interview and more. Trump attorney Susan Necheles returned to ask questions to close things out.
Here’s what the prosecution asked:
The NDA made her feel safer: Hoffinger went through Daniels’ motivation for entering into the non-disclosure agreement, including her fear for her safety. Daniels also recalled being told about being safer hiding in plain sight.
“Something won’t happen to you if everyone is looking at you,” Daniels said.
What she didn’t tell 60 Minutes: Hoffinger asked Daniels if she told “every single detail” to Anderson Cooper. Daniels said, “No.” After an objection and a sidebar, the line of questions continued.
“In terms of the context, you did tell Anderson Cooper that you had sex with Mr. Trump?”
Daniels agreed.
The social post’s aim: Daniels said she thought Trump’s Truth Social post was aimed at her. “If you go after me, I’m coming after you,” it reads. She said she thought it was about her, as it was right after Trump filed a lawsuit against her in Florida.
Telling the truth cost her: Prosecutor: While Daniels has made money with Trump story, it has also cost her, Hoffinger said. Daniels said now she’s had to hire security and move her daughter to a safe place to live, in addition to the money she owes Trump in attorneys fees.
Here’s what the defense asked:
Social media exchanges: Daniels defended herself when Trump attorney Susan Necheles asked about the back-and-forth exchanges with strangers on social media. “I was defending myself,” Daniels said.
“I never attack anybody first. Same with Mr. Trump. I didn’t say anything negative about him until he said it about me,” Daniels said.
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