The overnight Nielsen ratings for Anderson Cooper's exclusive interview with Stormy Daniels are in. The "60 Minutes" episode drew more than twice as many viewers as a typical edition of the show. The outpouring of reactions suggest that her account of an alleged affair with Donald Trump in 2006 captivated viewers across the country. But the interview itself was news -- representing Daniels' first time speaking on camera about the alleged affair, the hush money, and more. "The Stormy Daniels story is certainly about sex but it's also -- and more importantly -- about financial and emotional intimidation," Margaret Sullivan wrote in a column for Monday's Washington Post.

Source: CNN March 26, 2018 05:03 UTC