Stormy Daniels, whose real name is Stephanie Clifford, testified in a criminal trial against former US President Donald Trump concerning a payment made to her in 2016. The trial, taking place in Manhattan, centers on allegations that Trump orchestrated a $130,000 payment to Daniels to prevent her from discussing an alleged sexual encounter they had in 2006.

Daniels recounted meeting Trump at a celebrity golf outing where she was subsequently invited to dinner, leading to the alleged encounter in Trump’s hotel suite. During her testimony, she provided a detailed account of the event, claiming that Trump prevented her from leaving the room and initiated unwanted sexual contact.

The trial also explores accusations of falsified business records related to the hush money payment, with prosecutors aiming to demonstrate that the payments were intended to influence the outcome of the 2016 Presidential Election by keeping Daniels’ story out of the public eye.

Trump has denied the allegations of the affair and any wrongdoing related to the hush money payments. His defense suggests that Daniels had motivations beyond the truth, citing her interest in gaining fame and furthering her career, possibly including a television role.

The testimony has grabbed public attention, marking the first criminal trial of a former American president. Daniels’ participation adds significant weight to the prosecution’s case, employing key witnesses like Trump’s former lawyer Michael Cohen. The legal proceedings continue to unfold, shedding light on the detailed events leading up to the controversial payment and its potential implications for Trump.