The Daily Stormy Daniels Takes The Stand
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May 10, 2024 Join Jonah Bromwich, a criminal justice reporter for The New York Times, as he provides an insider's perspective on Stormy Daniels' gripping eight-hour testimony against Donald Trump. Discover how her background as a porn star influenced courtroom perceptions and the dramatic exchanges during her cross-examination. Bromwich unpacks the defense's tactics aimed at undermining her credibility, revealing the intense legal maneuvering at play. Plus, hear about the implications of hush money payments and how this high-stakes case is impacting American political discourse.
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Unusual Witness
- Jonah Bromwich describes the atmosphere of the courtroom during the fourth week of Trump's criminal trial.
- The presence of Stormy Daniels, a porn star, creates an unusual dynamic for a white-collar trial.
Risky Testimony
- Calling Stormy Daniels to testify is risky for the prosecution due to her background and the nature of her testimony.
- Her story, though central to the case's narrative, involves sex and pornography, which could alienate jurors.
Dinner with Trump
- Daniels recounts meeting Trump at a golf tournament, receiving a dinner invitation to his hotel suite, and finding him in pajamas.
- She describes the unusual dinner conversation and Trump's toiletries.