Trump hush money trial: Key witness Stormy Daniels receives ‘death threats’

Adult film actor Stormy Daniels, who is at the centre of the historic criminal trial of former United States President Donald Trump, recently opened up about the death threats that she has received. This comes as Trump’s hush money trial is nearing its end with closing arguments on Tuesday (May 28).

‘Death threats’

Earlier this month Daniels, whose real name is Stephanie Clifford, took the witness stand in the Manhattan court and detailed her alleged sexual encounter with Trump amid the ongoing trial based on the charges stemming from $130,000 in hush money allegedly paid to the adult film actress ahead of the 2016 presidential election.

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While Trump is the one on trial, Daniels, 45 has time and time again come under scrutiny and judged over the past five years since the news about their alleged sexual encounter and hush money payment became public.

During an interview with The Mirror, the adult film actor spoke about how things are different this time around. “Back in 2018, there was stuff like ‘liar,’ ‘slut,’ ‘gold digger,’” Daniels told the London-based newspaper from the US state of Texas.

She added, “This time around, it’s different. It is direct threats. It is ‘I’m going to come to your house to slit your throat’.”

The report also noted that people are so angry with Daniels that she could lead to the former president’s downfall that they are not even hiding their identities.

“They’re not even using bot accounts, they’re using their real accounts,” said the key witness in the ongoing hush money trial.

She added, “They legitimately think that what they’re doing is right.”

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“Even if you’d have been raped, you should have kept your mouth quiet for the greater good,” Daniels said as she read out one of the messages she received.

“You’re nothing but a fat hillbilly, Trump would never touch you, stop lying, before I’m forced to shut you up myself,” said another person, according to the adult film actor.

Her comments will feature in the new TV documentary, Stormy, which will be shown for the first time on Tuesday (May 28) night in the United Kingdom as the trial in New York reaches its final stages.

About the case

Daniels, who was the prosecutors’ key witness in the trial, gave her testimony earlier this month during which she detailed the 2006 alleged sexual encounter with Trump, which she was paid to stay silent about ahead of the last presidential elections.

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Trump has pleaded not guilty to the 34-count indictment brought against him by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg for falsifying business records to cover the hush money payments to Daniels. The former president has also denied having sex with the adult film actor.

(With inputs from agencies)