Donald Trump told porn star Stormy Daniels that she reminded him of his daughter before having sex with her, the actress told a New York court (USA).
On Tuesday (7/5) Stormy gave his long-awaited testimony in the former president’s secret trial which, if found guilty, could land him in prison for up to four years, in a process in which the former American president is accused of tax fraud.
Daniels gave a detailed account of her relationship with Trump, now 77 years old, and also how he tried to get her into bed again a year after their famous first meeting.
The actress, whose real name is Stephanie Clifford, came face to face with Trump for the first time since their alleged one-night stand after a 2006 golf tournament.
After telling jurors how she became a porn actress at age 23, she recalled how she met Trump.
“You remind me of my daughter,” Stormy said quoting Trump, who she said was referring to Ivanka, who he said was smart and blonde, adding that people underestimate her.
The prosecution showed a photo of the two hugging and playing golf, and she, aged 27 at the time, said she was aware that the tycoon was older, including “probably older” than her father (at the time, Trump was 60 years old). . Daniels stated that, at the time, the Republican said he would like to have dinner with her. The former actress said she was reluctant about the offer, but that she later accepted, after being encouraged by her publicist. That night, Trump reportedly offered her a role on “The Apprentice,” a 2004 reality show.
In her statement, the actress said that, when she was in her room, even without drinking or taking drugs, she had a “blackout” and that, when she realized it, she was in bed, without any clothes on. Trump did not use a condom, but she did not tell him to stop and left the hotel room shortly afterwards. Stormy also stated that before leaving the room “it was really difficult to pick up my shoes because my hands were shaking so much.” She also recalled Trump’s statements after the sexual act:
“He said, ‘It was great, let’s meet again, honey’. I just wanted to leave.”
The tycoon reportedly paid US$130,000 (R$659,000) to buy the actress’ silence in the final stretch of the 2016 election campaign, in which he emerged victorious, becoming president of the United States. Stormy is due back in court on Thursday to answer more questions from the defense.
According to experts, the payment to Stormy is not illegal, but rather the way in which it was made. At the time, Trump’s lawyer, Michael Cohen, took the money out of his own pocket and was later reimbursed by the Republican, who used the amounts as “legal expenses” for his family company, the Trump Organization. Now, the former president is accused of falsifying 34 accounting documents to hide the transfer. He made the money appear to be part of “legal expenses” for Cohen, another key witness in the case.
The Republican tycoon, who claims to be the victim of a “witch hunt” in US politics, has been attending the Manhattan Supreme Court since April 15, where witnesses shed light on the behind-the-scenes of his 2016 election campaign in front of the popular jury that will decide his fate . If he is found guilty, Trump could be sentenced to prison, although this will not prevent him from assuming the presidency of the country if he wins the elections in November. The Republican blames his current rival, Democratic President Joe Biden, for having to attend numerous hearings instead of campaigning.
