Adult film star Stormy Daniels has shed new light on her alleged 2006 sexual encounter with former President Donald Trump in a new documentary titled "Stormy," set to premiere on March 18 on Peacock. The almost two-hour film, produced by Erin Lee Carr and directed by Sarah Gibson, features interviews with Daniels, her family and friends, as well as testimonies from journalists and celebrities like Seth Rogen and Jimmy Kimmel.
In the documentary, Daniels reveals disturbing details about the alleged encounter, which she had previously claimed was consensual during a 2018 interview on CBS' "60 Minutes." However, in "Stormy," the porn star now alleges that after meeting Trump in his hotel room and having a conversation, she went to the bathroom, came out, and was cornered by him.
"I don't remember how I got on the bed, and then the next thing I know, he was humping away and telling me how great I was," Daniels said. "It was awful. But I didn't say no."
The adult film star also discussed her childhood sexual abuse by a neighbor, which she had previously opened up about in her 2018 memoir, "Full Disclosure." Daniels drew a connection between the two experiences, saying, "I've maintained that it wasn't rape in any fashion, but I didn't say no because I was 9 years old again."
Daniels expressed her regret for not standing up to Trump in that moment, saying, "To this day, I blame myself and I have not forgiven myself because I didn't shut his a-- down in that moment, so maybe make him pause before he tried it with someone else. The hardest part about all of this is that I feel that I am partially responsible for every woman that could have come after me."
The documentary also explores the events surrounding the alleged $130,000 hush money payment made by Trump to Daniels on the eve of the 2016 election, which was first reported by the Wall Street Journal. Prosecutors claim that the payment was part of Trump's "catch-and-kill" scheme, and the businessman was indicted on 34 criminal counts of falsifying business documents in connection with the payment in March 2023.
Trump and his campaign have yet to comment on the documentary or any of the information that has come out about it. However, the former president has claimed that nothing that happened between him and Daniels was "illegal," stating, "It's not a crime. This is not a crime. And when you look at what's going on outside the streets where violent crime is at an all-time high. I think it's a very, very - it's a great double standard."
In response to the new documentary, Trump's campaign spokesman, Steven Cheung, said, "The only thing Stormy Daniels can be relied upon is to change her story when there's money to be made. She has already lost massively in court and owes President Trump over $600,000 for defaming him - none of which she has paid. She has NEVER told the truth about President Trump, and this 'documentary' is simply a last chance, low-budget fantasy sequel for a has-been pseudo-celebrity. She has once again opened herself up to tremendous legal liability and will soon be held to account."
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Daniels also opened up about the harassment and threats she has received since first accusing Trump, revealing that the threats have been so violent that she fears for her and her daughter's safety. Despite the negative treatment, Daniels remains determined to share her story and expose how the justice system failed her.
"I am here today to tell my story, and even if I just change a few people's minds, that's fine. If not, then at least my daughter can look back on this and know the truth," Daniels said.
The release of "Stormy" comes just after Super Tuesday, which seemingly confirmed Trump's ticket as the Republican candidate for the upcoming presidential election against Joe Biden. The documentary's revelations are likely to reignite the controversy surrounding the former president's alleged misconduct and the legal implications of his actions.
As the 2024 presidential race heats up, the impact of Stormy Daniels' accusations and the new details revealed in the documentary will undoubtedly play a role in shaping public opinion and the political discourse surrounding Donald Trump's candidacy. The documentary serves as a reminder of the complex and often troubling nature of the allegations against the former president and the ongoing debate over his fitness for office.
