Stormy Daniels has broken her silence after former President Donald Trump was found guilty on all 34 felony counts in a Manhattan jury trial. Daniels, the adult film star at the center of the hush money scandal, shared her thoughts in a candid interview with The Mirror.
Daniels, 45, did not hold back in her assessment of Trump’s conviction. “I think he should be sentenced to jail and some community service working for the less fortunate, or being the volunteer punching bag at a women’s shelter,” Daniels stated. As a persistent critic of Trump, she remarked that she perceives him to be “entirely disconnected from reality.”
The jury found Trump guilty of falsifying business records, a charge stemming from a $130,000 payment made to Daniels during the 2016 presidential campaign. The payment was purportedly made to ensure Daniels remained silent about her alleged affair with Trump, which Trump has consistently denied.
In her interview, Daniels discussed the difficulties she encountered while testifying. “Being in court was very intimidating with the jurors watching, but I’m glad the truth came out,” she said. “I’ve been truthful all along. It’s not over for me; it never will be. Trump might be guilty, but I must live with the aftermath.”
Daniels’ husband, Barrett Blade, also commented on how the trial has affected their lives. “We just want to move on,” Blade told CNN. “The case has placed a significant strain on us. We want to live like normal people, but I don’t know if that’s possible anymore, and it breaks my heart.”
The Manhattan indictment marked the first time a sitting or former U.S. president faced criminal charges. Now, Trump is the first U.S. president to be convicted of a crime. His conviction has added significant uncertainty to his 2024 presidential campaign, although it does not legally disqualify him from running.
Trump’s legal troubles are far from over. He is involved in three additional criminal cases. One case in South Florida involves his alleged mishandling of sensitive government documents after leaving the White House. Another case, in Washington, D.C., revolves around his alleged attempts to subvert the transfer of power after the 2020 election. The third case, in Georgia, is related to an alleged scheme to overturn the 2020 election results in the state.
Despite these legal battles, Trump continues to assert his innocence and vows to appeal his conviction. His lawyer has already outlined plans to argue that the jury was biased and that the trial’s timing was unfair. Trump himself has called the verdict a “disgrace” and a “rigged trial.”
For Daniels, Trump’s conviction is a step towards vindication and a reminder of her ongoing challenges.
The implications of Trump’s conviction are still unfolding. His sentencing is set for July 11, 2024, and the Manhattan District Attorney has not disclosed whether he will seek prison time. Meanwhile, Trump’s supporters and many Congressional Republicans continue to denounce the verdict as politically motivated.
Daniels remains resolute in her stance. She believes that Trump’s punishment should be tailored to impact him personally. “You have to find the punishment that not just matches the crime but is fair and just, and that impacts that particular person,” she explained. “Who knows what that is with Trump.”