In the latest twist of Donald Trump’s ongoing legal saga, Stormy Daniels, the adult film actress central to the former president’s landmark criminal trial, has delivered graphic testimony about an alleged 2006 hotel encounter with Trump. This encounter, according to Daniels, involved consensual sex between herself and the then-real estate tycoon.

The trial revolves around accusations that Trump, now 77, falsified business records to reimburse his lawyer, Michael Cohen, for a $130,000 hush money payment to Daniels just before the 2016 election. The payment was purportedly aimed at preventing Daniels from going public with details of their alleged affair, which Trump feared could damage his presidential campaign against Hillary Clinton.

While Trump ultimately won the election, the legal fallout from the Daniels affair continues to haunt him as he navigates both legal battles and political aspirations aimed at reclaiming the White House.

Daniels, whose legal name is Stephanie Clifford, recounted meeting Trump at a celebrity golf tournament in Lake Tahoe when she was 27 years old. She described Trump as “probably older than my father” and reluctantly agreed to have dinner with him.

During her testimony, Daniels emphasized that the encounter was consensual, noting that Trump remarked “that was great” afterward. However, her detailed accounts of their sexual activities frequently caught the attention of Judge Juan Merchan, who presided over the case.

Describing the encounter, Daniels mentioned being in a “missionary position” with Trump, clarifying that he was not wearing a condom and that the encounter was brief. She also recalled an instance when Trump entered the bedroom while she was in the bathroom, suggesting his intentions were clear.

Further details emerged during Daniels’ testimony, including Trump referring to her as “Honeybunch” and their discussions about his wife Melania, their sleeping arrangements, and the possibility of Daniels appearing on Trump’s reality show, “The Apprentice.”

Trump’s demeanor during the trial was noted by observers. Despite Daniels’ intense gaze towards him, Trump largely avoided making eye contact. His son Eric, present in the courtroom, also appeared visibly affected, shaking his head at various points.

Daniels’ presence seemed to unsettle Trump even before her testimony began. He took to social media to express frustration over the lack of time for his lawyers to prepare, later deleting the post. Additionally, Trump’s legal team called for a mistrial, arguing that much of Daniels’ testimony was irrelevant to the fraud charges against him.

Throughout the trial, Trump, clad in a blue suit and yellow tie, appeared composed yet occasionally conferred with his legal team. However, Daniels’ detailed and unflinching testimony undoubtedly added another layer of complexity to the legal proceedings, ensuring that the affair remains a focal point of Trump’s legal battles and public scrutiny.