Former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial is nearing its end, with closing arguments expected shortly. But for Stormy Daniels, the woman at the center of the storm, her ordeal continues unabated.
While Trump faces judgment in a New York courtroom, Stormy has been judged daily for the past five years by a public often lacking in mercy, evidence, or regard for justice. With Trump making another bid for the White House, she anticipates the abuse and threats will only escalate.
Speaking from her home in Texas, Stormy says: “Back in 2018, there were accusations like ‘liar,’ ‘slut,’ and ‘gold digger.’ Now, it’s direct threats. It’s ‘I’m going to come to your house to slit your throat.’”
The threats and abuse intensified after Trump was charged over the alleged hush money payments made to her. Many have directed their anger towards Stormy, believing their threats are justified.
Stormy Daniels has opened up about her experiences in a new documentary, set to air as the trial reaches its final stages. In it, she reads out some of the vile messages she has received, including: “Even if you’d been raped, you should have kept your mouth shut for the greater good,” and “You’re nothing but a fat hillbilly, Trump would never touch you, stop lying, before I’m forced to shut you up myself.” She compares her attackers to “suicide bombers” who believe they are in the right.
The documentary, titled “Stormy,” will be shown for the first time in the UK on Channel 5. It is timed to coincide with the closing arguments of the trial.
Earlier this month, Stormy, 45, testified in the criminal fraud trial of former President Trump, making several bombshell claims about her alleged affair with him. She testified that Trump would call her at least once a week during their affair, professing his love and begging to see her again.
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has accused Trump of falsifying business records to disguise a $130,000 hush money payment made to Daniels, aimed at concealing damaging information before the 2016 U.S. election.
