Bill Maher digs up Stormy Daniels’ 2018 interview that undermines her Trump trial testimony, Internet says ‘lies and grifting run thick’

Bill Maher highlighted a clip from the 2018 interview where Stormy Daniels states her alleged encounter with Trump was consensual
PUBLISHED MAY 13, 2024
Bill Maher's views on Trump's hush money trial have changed as he questions the credibility of Stormy Daniels' testimony (Real Time with Maher/YouTube, Getty Images)
Bill Maher's views on Trump's hush money trial have changed as he questions the credibility of Stormy Daniels' testimony (Real Time with Maher/YouTube, Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Bill Maher has thrown a curveball into the legal drama surrounding former President Donald Trump's trial over hush money payments.

The comedian dug up an interview from 2018 featuring adult film star Stormy Daniels, raising doubts about the consistency of her testimony.

Bill Maher questions Stormy Daniels' credibility amid discrepancies in testimony

During a recent episode of 'Real Time with Bill Maher', the host highlighted a clip from the 2018 interview where Daniels stated that her alleged encounter with Trump in 2006 was consensual and not part of the MeToo movement.

However, in her recent hush money trial testimony, Daniels described a different scenario, emphasizing a power imbalance and claiming to have "blacked out" during the encounter.

Maher pointed out the discrepancies between Daniels' past and present accounts of the encounter, questioning her credibility as a witness. He also scoffed at her description of blacking out, considering her profession as an adult film star.

"That’s not what she’s saying now," Maher remarked, contrasting her previous stance with her recent testimony.

“She’s talking about ‘he was bigger and blocking the way.’ It’s all the MeToo buzzwords," Maher exclaimed, highlighting the change in Daniels' narrative.

"She said, ‘There was an imbalance of power for sure.’ ‘My hands were shaking so hard.’ She said she blacked out. Blacked out? She’s a porn star! Do you really think she blacked out? A porn star is used to having sex with people she doesn’t [like]. I just think she’s not a good witness."



 

Bill Maher's analysis casts doubt on Stormy Daniels' testimony in Trump hush money trial

This revelation adds complexity to Daniels' allegations against Trump, especially since her former lawyer, Michael Avenatti, accused her of not being truthful and of attempting to extort Trump in 2016.

Maher, known for his vocal criticism of Trump, previously expressed optimism about the hush money trial's potential impact on the former president. However, he now suggests that this trial might be the least serious among the legal challenges Trump faces.

"This one, I got to say I was always against [it] because I thought of all the ones you’re bringing, this is the least serious," Maher said on his show two weeks ago. "Now I think Trump could lose."

Trump, on the other hand, vehemently denies any wrongdoing, including the allegations of falsifying business records to conceal hush money payments, and has pleaded not guilty to all charges against him.

Internet reacts to Bill Maher's remarks on Trump trial, Stormy Daniels testimony

Several X users reacted to Bill Maher's commentary on the Trump trial, with opinions ranging from support to skepticism.

One user wrote, "Even Democrats like Bill Maher realize how corrupt this case against Trump is. It's political prosecution."



 

Another said, "Bill Maher calls out the left and Stormy’s hypocrisy. Incredible watching her then and lying today."



 

One added, "To be fair her story did completely change. Good on Maher for being real about it."



 

One user replied, "All cases are falling apart. As Maher said “Stormy or Bust."



 

One wrote, "Alvin Braggs case is falling apart at the seams. The lies and grifting run thick."



 

One user commented, "Hell has frozen. For Maher to actually defend Trump at all…"



 

Another said, "Bill is hedging his bets. He doesn’t want to be on the hit list in the event that Trump wins."



 

This article contains remarks made on the Internet by individual people and organizations. MEAWW cannot confirm them independently and does not support claims or opinions being made online.

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