Stormy Daniels, the adult film actress who gained notoriety for her alleged affair with former President Donald Trump, recently spoke out about her fears for her safety following Trump’s indictment. Daniels, whose real name is Stephanie Clifford, has been in the public eye since she revealed details of her alleged affair with Trump in 2018.
On March 28th, 2023, Trump was indicted on charges of tax fraud, bank fraud, and other financial crimes. While the indictment is unrelated to Daniels’ case, she still expressed concerns for her safety in an interview with CNN.
“I have fears for my safety, and I have to be extra cautious now that Trump is facing legal troubles,” Daniels told CNN’s Anderson Cooper. “I’ve received threats in the past, and I know how ugly it can get.”
Daniels first came forward with her allegations against Trump in 2011, but she signed a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) with Trump’s lawyer Michael Cohen in 2016, just before the presidential election. Cohen later admitted to paying Daniels $130,000 in hush money.
In 2018, Daniels sued Trump, claiming that the NDA was invalid because Trump never signed it himself. Trump denied the affair and any knowledge of the hush money payment, but the case was eventually settled out of court for an undisclosed amount.
Since then, Daniels has become a vocal critic of Trump and has used her platform to speak out against him. She has been particularly critical of his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and his efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election.
While the recent indictment against Trump is unrelated to Daniels’ case, it has brought renewed attention to her story. Daniels said she is now worried that she could become a target for Trump’s supporters, who have been known to engage in harassment and threats against those who speak out against the former president.
“I hope that people can see that I’m just speaking my truth and trying to hold those in power accountable,” Daniels said. “But I also know that there are people out there who are willing to use violence to silence dissent.”
Daniels said that she has increased her security measures and is working with law enforcement to ensure her safety. She also urged others who may be facing similar threats to speak out and seek help.
“I know it can be scary to come forward, but we need to stand up for what’s right,” Daniels said. “We can’t let fear silence us.”
