Will Melania divorce Trump? Here's why Stormy Daniels is urging her to leave former POTUS

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Stormy Daniels now wants Melania Trump to leave her husband, Donald Trump, citing his recent conviction as the primary reason.

The adult film actress, who alleged an affair with Trump, insisted that Melania should not stay with the former president, now a convicted felon, irrespective of his infidelities.

Impact of hush money trial on Melania Trump

Throughout the six-week trial of the ex-president, Melania Trump was conspicuously absent from the courtroom. Unlike other members of the Trump family, who showed their support, the former first lady's absence did not go unnoticed and has since fueled speculation about the state of their 19-year marriage.

Daniels, who allegedly had a one-night stand with Trump in 2006, just a year after he married Melania, expressed her thoughts candidly.

Speaking to the Daily Mirror, she stated, "I don't know what their agreement may or may not be, but Melania needs to leave him. Not because of what he did with me or other women but because he is a convicted felon. It's been proven he is abusive; he was found liable for sexual assault and tax fraud and is now a criminal. He's neither Teflon Don nor Teflon Con anymore."

In a recent interview on Fox & Friends, Trump discussed the impact of his legal battles on Melania.

While asserting that he was "fine," Trump admitted, "It's very hard for her. It's tougher, I think it's probably in many ways, it's tougher on my family than it is on me. She's fine, but I think it's very hard for her. I mean, she's fine. But it's, you know, she has to read all this crap."

Despite these remarks, Melania's continued silence has left many questions unanswered. Her absence during the trial and minimal public appearances have only heightened the intrigue surrounding her personal stance on the matter.

Both Stormy Daniels and Michael Cohen, Trump's former lawyer, testified during the trial, shedding light on Trump's indifference towards Melania's potential reaction to his alleged infidelity.

Cohen recounted a conversation with Trump in 2016, just before the news of his affair with Daniels was about to break.

"I said to him, 'And how's things going to go with upstairs? Were you concerned about that?'" Cohen testified. Trump's response was allegedly dismissive: "Don't worry. … How long do you think I will be on the market for? Not long."

Daniels offered her perspective on why neither Melania nor Trump's eldest daughter, Ivanka, attended the trial.

"I would not want to expose my children to that dangerous environment. And Melania and Ivanka are both parents, they're mothers who have younger children, and that would be my reason. You know, if it was the other way around, even if I wanted to support my spouse or my family member, I would choose the safety and privacy of my child over attending court," she said.

The alleged affair between Trump and Daniels first came into the public eye in the lead-up to Trump's presidency, creating a media storm and prompting intense legal battles. The scandal highlighted the complexities of Trump's personal life and raised significant questions about his character.

Now, with Trump's conviction for falsifying business records to cover up a $130,000 hush money payment to Daniels, she believes it is time for Melania to move on. Daniels stressed that the conviction transcends the affair, touching upon broader issues of character and legality.

Melania Trump's public image and Stormy Daniels' private struggles

Melania Trump has maintained a stoic and enigmatic public image throughout her husband's tumultuous presidency. As the face of the "Be Best" initiative aimed at promoting children's well-being, she has often been perceived as a reluctant participant in the political and personal scandals surrounding Trump.

Speculation about her private life has been rampant, with the public keenly observing her reactions to the numerous allegations against her husband. Daniels argues that Melania should prioritize her own well-being and reputation over her marriage to a convicted felon.

Daniels also weighed in on Trump's decision not to testify during his trial, suggesting that he wanted to avoid perjuring himself.

"To my mind, it's very simple why he didn't give evidence," she said. "He didn't want to perjure himself. He would have committed perjury. The prosecution would have straight out asked him if Miss Daniels was lying. Did you have a sexual relationship with that woman?"

"He couldn't tell the truth, and he could not lie either, so he never gave evidence. What happened between me and him wasn't about the sex, it wasn't about the hush money, it wasn't about the NDA, it wasn't about where he put his little thing. It wasn't about any of that," Daniels continued.

"It was about his falsifying of business documents. It wasn't a hush-money trial. It wasn't the Stormy Daniels trial. I was just the sensationalism angle," she claimed.

Despite the intense scrutiny and personal attacks, Daniels insists she does not seek pity.

"The whole Trump saga, the threats, the constant abuse has been awful, and I hate admitting that because I don't need people to sort of feel sorry for me, but I'll never be able to make them understand. Like, they'll never get it," she told the outlet.

"The last thing I want is for people to feel sorry for me, but I want to be treated fairly. I know there's no way I could ever explain to somebody what being me was like."

"It's not like I can go to therapy. There's no precedent for taking out a president. There's also no precedent for the person who took out a President like to get therapy," she added.

Daniels hoped that Trump's conviction would bring closure, but admits it has not significantly changed her life.

"I just thought I would put the bow on the package, and it'd be all tied up and good. It's not really any different. The only change is I don't have to go to court again because that's never fun."

Trump remains free on his own recognizance after the verdict, awaiting sentencing in a Manhattan courtroom on July 11.

This sentencing will occur just days before the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, where Trump is expected to be formally nominated for the upcoming election.

The former president faces charges in three other criminal cases, though it is unclear if any will go to trial before the election.

One of the most significant cases, the 2020 election interference case in Washington, is currently on hold as the US Supreme Court reviews Trump's claim of immunity from prosecution for actions taken while in office.