Stormy Daniels Called 'American Hero' After Trump Guilty Verdict

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Stormy Daniels, a former adult performer, is hailed as an 'American Hero' after Donald Trump's guilty verdict.

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Social media users expressed support for Daniels, recognizing her ordeal during the Hush Money Trial.

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The scandal centers on an alleged 2006 sexual encounter between Trump and Daniels.

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The scandal centers on an alleged 2006 sexual encounter between Trump and Daniels.

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Trump allegedly conspired to conceal the story before the 2016 election, falsifying business records.

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In 2018, it was revealed that Michael Cohen paid Daniels $130,000 to keep quiet during the campaign.

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Cohen cooperated with federal investigators, admitting the payment was an illegal campaign contribution.

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Cohen's offenses led to a three-year prison sentence in December 2018.

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Daniels testified about Trump's inquiries into her childhood and the economics of porn production.

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The Wall Street Journal exposed the hush money arrangement shortly before the 2016 election.

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Initially denying the affair, Cohen later admitted to the payment, intensifying the scandal.

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Trump supporters attacked Daniels online, questioning her credibility and dismissing the trial as fake, though some praised her courage.

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