Tennis legend Serena Williams has been mentioned as a frequent contact of former President Donald Trump during his ongoing hush money trial in Manhattan. Testifying assistant Madeleine Westerhout revealed a list of individuals Trump often conversed with, including Williams. The revelation surfaced during the trial’s fourth week, where Trump faces charges related to silencing pornstar Stormy Daniels about an alleged affair.
In a shocking revelation during former US President Donald Trump’s hush-money trial, adult film actress Stormy Daniels compared her night with Trump to her experiences in adult films. Daniels’ testimony has raised eyebrows and challenged Trump’s team’s assertions.
During the trial, the defense team for former US President Donald Trump questioned the credibility of pornstar Stormy Daniels’ testimony, alleging that her account of an alleged sexual encounter with Trump has been inconsistent and was motivated by financial gain. Daniels, who had previously signed a non-disclosure agreement to receive hush money, acknowledged that her story had evolved over time but maintained that the core details of her encounter with Trump remained the same. The defense attorney, Susan Necheles, highlighted discrepancies in Daniels’ account from her initial disclosure to her book narrative, as well as her admission that she had sold her story for profit. The prosecution, however, pointed to Daniels’ acknowledgment of entering a non-disclosure agreement and accepting hush money, emphasizing her safety concerns as the primary reason for her initial silence.
Former US President Donald Trump found himself in hot water during his ongoing hush money trial, where adult film star Stormy Daniels provided a detailed account of their alleged 2006 affair. Jimmy Kimmel seized the opportunity to poke fun at Trump, while netizens expressed dismay over his apparent lack of response. Daniels’ revelation that Trump compared her to his daughter Ivanka sparked particular outrage and speculation. However, Ivanka Trump’s cryptic Instagram post hinted at her potential thoughts on the situation.
Former President Donald Trump criticized MSNBC host Lawrence O’Donnell following his attendance at Trump’s hush money trial. O’Donnell attempted to mock Trump on live TV by comparing adult film star Stormy Daniels to “a modest nun,” sparking backlash on social media.
Porn star Stormy Daniels took the stand as a witness in Donald Trump’s hush money trial on Tuesday. Daniels claims to have had a sexual encounter with Trump in 2006, and prosecutors allege that Trump covered up a $130,000 payment to Daniels to keep her quiet about the affair. Trump denies the encounter and has pleaded not guilty to charges of falsifying business records. Daniels’ testimony is expected to be a key moment in the trial.
Former US President Donald Trump addressed a fundraiser at Mar-a-Lago, expressing surprise at being the first former president to face criminal charges. He criticized Joe Biden and other Democrats, slammed Fulton County DA Fani Willis and special counsel Jack Smith, and discussed potential vice presidential running mates.
Prosecutors in New York are requesting additional fines of $4,000 for former President Donald Trump for violating a gag order in his criminal hush money trial. This request follows a previous fine of $9,000 imposed by Justice Juan Merchan on Tuesday for social media posts that questioned the jury selection process and insulted a key witness, Michael Cohen. Merchan has threatened jail time for Trump if he continues to defy the order, which prohibits him from discussing witnesses and jurors. The gag order aims to prevent intimidation of participants in the trial, the first criminal prosecution of a former U.S. president. Trump claims the order violates his free speech rights and prevents him from responding to political attacks. He has accused prosecutors of collaborating with President Biden to undermine his presidential bid and has also alleged a conflict of interest with Merchan due to his daughter’s involvement in Democratic politics. Trump is facing multiple other criminal charges, including allegations of election interference and mishandling of classified documents, but it is unclear if any will proceed to trial before the November election.
Former President Donald Trump returned to the campaign trail Wednesday, calling the judge presiding over his hush money trial ‘crooked’ and claiming that the case is intended to interfere with his presidential campaign. Trump’s comments come a day after he was held in contempt of court and threatened with jail time for violating a gag order. The judge has barred Trump from making public statements about witnesses, jurors, and some others connected to the case. Trump is still free to criticize the judge himself. Despite the gag order, Trump has continued to attack the judge, prosecutors, and potential witnesses at his rallies and on social media. These attacks have potentially put him in further legal jeopardy. However, Trump insists that he is merely exercising his free speech rights. Trump’s visits to Wisconsin and Michigan mark his second trip to the swing states in just a month. He is expected to focus on immigration and abortion during his rallies.
During a break in his hush money trial, former President Donald Trump held rallies in Wisconsin and Michigan, where he accused President Joe Biden of weaponizing the courts against him and made baseless claims of election fraud. Trump, who is running for a return to the White House, claimed that his indictments are part of a political witch hunt, but offered no evidence to support his allegations. Despite his legal troubles, Trump sought to project an image of confidence and experience on the campaign trail.
