Donald Trump Denies Affair with Stormy Daniels Amidst Claims of Pajama Dinner Encounter
Donald Trump has vehemently denied engaging in an affair with adult film star Stormy Daniels, going so far as to claim he has never met her while also disparaging her appearance by calling her “horse face.” This heated denial comes amidst ongoing legal and public scrutiny surrounding allegations of their supposed encounter.
Stormy Daniels, whose real name is Stephanie Clifford, has publicly countered Trump’s denials. She detailed an incident where Trump allegedly made advances toward her, requesting her company for dinner. According to Daniels, the arrangement for this dinner was facilitated by Trump’s bodyguard, Keith Schiller, who provided her with Trump’s cell phone number, as per reports Washington Post.
“Donald Trump loves to say, ‘I don’t know these women,'” Phang explained. “They’re horse faces. They’re this. They’re that.’ No, no, no. We now know, he’s seeking out Stormy Daniels to dine with her. And what was her initial reaction? ‘Expletive no!'”
“The idea is you want to demonize the defendant, and this is all trying to make him look so bad,” he explained. “It’s not going to the elements of the crime. And the jury will see all these things she’s saying, and they will get that ick factor. And you laughed out loud when you heard about the pajamas.”
“He’s in satin pajamas, and she thinks she’s coming for dinner,” Phang said. “And why would Trump be embarrassed about this information getting out? Maybe just the silk pajamas are what he doesn’t want to get out, and he doesn’t want it to hurt his campaign.”
Upon arriving for the dinner, Daniels was surprised to find Trump dressed in what appeared to be silk or satin pajamas. This peculiar choice of attire led to a humorous moment in court when Phang, an observer, laughed as anchor Jose Diaz-Balart read this part of the testimony. Daniels reportedly teased Trump about his appearance, comparing him to media mogul Hugh Hefner, which prompted Trump to change into more appropriate attire for their meeting.
During their time together, Daniels recounted, they engaged in a detailed conversation about her career and personal life. This portion of her testimony was not just trivial chit-chat; it was strategically elicited by her legal team to bolster her credibility. Criminal defense attorney David Markus commented on the tactic, noting that discussing these details served to reinforce the reality of the encounter, thereby supporting Daniels’ credibility in the eyes of the court and the public.
The legal implications of these allegations are significant, as they intersect with broader accusations of misconduct and impropriety that have trailed Trump throughout his public life and presidency. The vivid recounting of the dinner and subsequent interactions between Daniels and Trump paints a complex picture of the events that allegedly took place, contributing to the ongoing narrative surrounding Trump’s controversies.
As the case unfolds, both the court and the public are left to sift through the details of Daniels’ testimony, weighing her credibility against Trump’s denials. The legal proceedings continue to draw attention not only for their potential legal ramifications but also for the personal stories and dramatic interactions they reveal, highlighting the blurred lines between public figures’ private lives and their public responsibilities.