Melania Trump’s former friend and aide, Stephanie Winston Wolkoff, has shared Melania’s alleged reaction to Stormy Daniels, who claimed to have had an affair with Donald Trump 18 years ago. The allegations have led to legal troubles for Trump, including a criminal trial related to the “hush money” paid to Daniels to keep the alleged affair quiet. Trump has denied the accusations, and the trial has begun in New York City with jury selection. The money was listed as “legal fees” in Trump’s company records, but prosecutors argue that it was an attempt to influence the 2016 presidential race.
In response to the media attention surrounding Daniels and the allegations, Melania reportedly expressed her disdain for Daniels in a conversation with Winston Wolkoff. Melania allegedly focused on a photo shoot that Annie Leibovitz was doing with Daniels for Vogue, referring to her as a “Porn-Hoooker” and seemingly dismissing the situation around the alleged affair. Daniels eventually came forward in 2018 on CBS’ 60 Minutes to tell her side of the story, risking the consequences of a non-disclosure agreement she had signed.
Trump, who has denied the affair with Daniels, has faced accusations of orchestrating the hush money payment to her through his former lawyer Michael Cohen. Trump reimbursed Cohen for the $130,000 payment but maintains that the trial against him is politically motivated. Daniels, in her interview and subsequent podcast appearances, detailed the threats she received to stay silent about the alleged affair, including a man warning her to forget the story to protect her daughter.
Winston Wolkoff, who has been critical of both Melania and Donald Trump since parting ways with the former first lady, has spoken out about her experiences working for the couple. She was hired by Melania after Trump’s election victory but ultimately resigned following reports of financial impropriety related to the 2017 presidential inauguration. Melania cut ties with Winston Wolkoff amid accusations of benefiting from the inauguration costs, which the former aide denies, stating that she was paid a fee of $1.6 million.
Winston Wolkoff’s 2020 book, “Melania and Me,” delves into her time working for the Trumps and the subsequent fallout from their relationship. She has accused the couple of using the Department of Justice to try to silence her and prevent her from sharing information with the American public. Despite the controversies and legal battles surrounding the Trumps, the former president remains a prominent figure in the political landscape, with potential plans for another run at the White House in 2024.
