Stormy Danielss Brutal Mockery of Trump Makes Conviction More Likely

Published: May 10, 2024, 8 a.m.

b'On Thursday, Stormy Daniels\\xa0faced tough cross examination\\xa0from Donald Trump\\u2019s attorneys in his hush money trial in Manhattan. By most accounts, she responded with humor and harsh mockery directed at Trump, which helped\\xa0parry their assaults\\xa0on her credibility. The ridicule, however, could serve another purpose: It could help convince the jury that Trump had a clear motive for committing crimes related to the hush-money scheme.\\xa0We talked to former federal prosecutor Barbara McQuade, who explains how Daniels\\u2019s testimony may have damaged Trump more deeply than it first appears.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'