In a fiery 14th day of former President Donald Trump’s trial, Stormy Daniels faced intense scrutiny from Trump’s lawyers, defending her credibility and sticking to her story of a sexual encounter with Trump. Daniels combatively responded to questions about inconsistencies in her account, insisting that her experience was true.
The day also saw former White House adviser Madeleine Westerhout take the stand, describing the inner workings of Trump’s West Wing and breaking down in tears as she recounted losing her job and the positive book she had written about the former president.
Trump’s lawyers made a failed attempt to lift the gag order against him and declare a mistrial after Daniels’ testimony. The judge denied both requests, citing the need to protect the integrity of the proceedings and the potential impact on witnesses.
Despite the defense’s efforts to discredit Daniels and push for a mistrial, the judge stood by the decision to allow her testimony, stating that the level of detail provided added credibility for the jury to consider.
As the trial continues, the focus remains on the conflicting narratives presented by both sides and the impact of Daniels’ testimony on the case against Trump. Stay tuned for more updates as the trial unfolds.