Salem’s witches will honor Stormy Daniels this Halloween, recognizing her as an emblem of resilience amid what many are calling a modern-day witch hunt. The former adult film actress, who testified against Donald Trump regarding a $130,000 hush money payment, has endured a wave of threats and public scrutiny that echoes the persecution felt by those accused of witchcraft centuries ago. Speaking to The Boston Globe, Daniels expressed how deeply meaningful this tribute feels, especially as a practicing witch herself alongside her 13-year-old daughter.
Daniels, now 45, has faced years of public hostility, including death and rape threats from Trump supporters, after alleging she was paid to keep silent about a consensual encounter with Trump in 2006. The controversy resurfaced during Trump’s recent fraud trial, where his former lawyer, Michael Cohen, testified about the payment, ultimately leading to Trump’s conviction on 34 counts of fraud. In a twist that made her feel even more vulnerable, Daniels shared that she now lives out of an RV after Trump’s legal team revealed her home address during the trial. “The sense of persecution that witches faced in Salem’s history feels all too familiar to me,” she reflected.
This Halloween, Salem’s witches aim to honor Daniels as a survivor and a symbol of courage, reminding us of the parallels between past and present-day hunts for those who dare to speak out.
