The defense of former President Donald Trump on Thursday aimed to portray porn actress Stormy Daniels as seeking financial gain from his wealth and fame.
Trump’s attorney, Susan Necheles, challenged Daniels during cross-examination, suggesting that she was motivated by money when entering into a non-disclosure agreement in 2016.
Daniels denied receiving payment for an interview with Anderson Cooper but admitted to securing an $800,000 book deal afterward.
Necheles also questioned Daniels about merchandise she sold after Trump’s indictment, including a comic book and a candle featuring Daniels in a Christ-like manner.
The defense highlighted Daniels’ “Make America Horny Again” strip club tour, implying she profited from it.
Daniels clarified that she disliked the tour’s name and denied trying to market herself to Trump haters.
The case, involving 34 counts of falsification of business records, is being pursued by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg as “New York v. Trump” in the New York Supreme Court for New York County.
