Stormy Daniels, a former adult film star, testified in the criminal hush-money trial of former President Donald Trump in New York, recounting details of their alleged encounter in 2006. Daniels described the meeting which took place at a celebrity golf tournament, where Trump allegedly compared her to his daughter and showed her a photo of his wife, Melania. According to Daniels, Trump claimed that he and Melania did not share the same bedroom.

During her testimony, Daniels depicted a brief sexual encounter without the use of protection and recalled feeling pressured to accept a hush money payment subsequent to the event. The testimony is part of a trial where Trump faces 34 counts of falsifying business records related to the scandal.

During the proceedings, the courtroom atmosphere was tense, with notable attendees including CNN’s Erin Burnett and Trump’s son, Eric. Trump, who has consistently denied the allegations, reportedly showed signs of discomfort but was restrained from making outbursts by his legal team. Despite the serious nature of the allegations, the trial was punctuated by moments of awkwardness and tension, with Daniels even reenacting parts of the encounter.

Late-night TV host Jimmy Kimmel commented on the trial, employing humor to underline the bizarre elements of the testimony. Other hosts like Stephen Colbert also discussed the ongoing trial, each adding their unique take on the events.

The trial continues to unfold, drawing significant media attention and public interest due to its sensational details and the high-profile figures involved.