Lawrence: Why Trump's lawyer called him the 'orange turd' during Stormy testimony

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Stormy Daniels and her lawyer Susan Necheles referred to Donald Trump as the "Orange Turd" in court, facing objections from Trump's attorney Todd Blanche over the nature and relevance of Daniels' testimony. Despite attempts to discredit her, the judge denied Blanche's motions, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the integrity of the legal proceedings and protecting all witnesses involved.

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  • Stormy Daniels and her lawyer referred to Donald Trump as the "Orange Turd" in court, sparking a debate about the term's meaning and relevance to the case, showcasing the contentious nature of the legal proceedings.
  • Judge Merchan played a pivotal role in maintaining the integrity of the trial, emphasizing the protection of witness credibility and integrity, denying motions that could jeopardize the legal process and ensuring a fair and just trial for all parties involved.

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  • What nickname did Stormy Daniels use for Donald Trump?

    Orange Turd

  • What did Judge Merchan emphasize during the trial?

    Protecting integrity of proceedings

  • What did Trump's lead attorney argue for in court?

    Modify gag order

  • What details did Stormy Daniels reveal about her encounter with Trump?

    Inappropriate comments

  • What was the prosecutor's strategy regarding Stormy Daniels' testimony?

    Minimize sexual encounter details

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Summary

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Courtroom Drama: Stormy Daniels vs. Donald Trump

  • Stormy Daniels repeatedly referred to Donald Trump as the "Orange Turd" in court, as did his own lawyer, Susan Necheles.
  • Necheles attempted to keep Stormy Daniels on the witness stand for as long as possible, believing it would benefit Trump, but the questioning was deemed repetitive and irrelevant.
  • Necheles questioned Daniels about social media posts where she referred to Trump as the "Orange Turd," leading to a back-and-forth about the meaning behind the term.
  • Judge Merchan provided a critical review of Daniels' performance on the witness stand, emphasizing the importance of protecting the integrity of the proceedings.
  • Trump's lead attorney, Todd Blanche, argued to modify the gag order to allow Trump to respond to Daniels' testimony, but the judge denied the request.
  • Blanche also sought a mistrial based on Daniels' testimony, particularly regarding a supposed encounter with Trump in a hotel room, which he claimed was fabricated.
  • Blanche objected to the sexual nature of Daniels' testimony, arguing that it was irrelevant to the case and prejudicial.
  • Daniels described an encounter with Trump where he allegedly made inappropriate comments, which Blanche disputed as prejudicial and lacking evidence.
  • Blanche's objections to Daniels' testimony centered on its prejudicial nature and lack of relevance to the case's core issues.
  • The judge denied Blanche's motions, emphasizing the need to maintain the integrity of the legal proceedings and protect all witnesses involved.

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Trump's Involvement in Stormy Daniels Case

  • Stormy Daniels did not speak to Cohen or AMI in 2016, but Trump knew the details of what happened in that room, which motivated him to silence her before the 2016 election.
  • The prosecutor deliberately left out details of the sexual encounter Stormy Daniels revealed in her interview to minimize them in court testimony.
  • Stormy Daniels was not allowed to provide a specific detail about her encounter with Trump that would corroborate her story.
  • Trump's decision to not wear a condom was explained by his questions about testing in the adult film industry, which corroborated Daniels' story.
  • Judge Merchan treated Todd Blanche brusquely in court, surprising those present with his intensity and anger.
  • The judge criticized Trump's high-priced criminal defense lawyer for not objecting to certain details in court.
  • Stormy Daniels watched the movie "Bombshell," which triggered memories and feelings about her encounter with Trump, but the judge ruled it inadmissible.
  • Judge Merchan denied Todd Blanche's motion for a mistrial, emphasizing the need to rehabilitate Daniels' credibility and story.
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