During the trial, prosecutor Joshua Steinglass emphasized that the alleged sexual encounter between Stormy Daniels and Donald Trump played a significant role in Trump's efforts to keep the story under wraps in 2016. Steinglass argued that the details of the encounter were crucial for the jury to assess Daniels' credibility accurately.
According to Steinglass, Trump's attorney, Susan Necheles, was accused of selectively highlighting certain details while disregarding the consistency in Daniels' statements. This selective approach, referred to as 'cherry-picking,' aimed to undermine Daniels' credibility by focusing on perceived inconsistencies.