Why the Stormy Daniels case mattersETHAN MILLER/GETTY IMAGES Stormy Daniels allegedly received hush money to keep the affair a secret. OPINION: I couldn't care less whether in 2006 Donald Trump had a sexual affair with pornographic film actress Stephanie Clifford - known professionally as Stormy Daniels - only months after his wife, Melania, gave birth to their son, Barron. But even if it did occur, the relationship would have taken place years before the 2016 presidential election. READ MORE:* Porn star Stormy Daniels will tell story of alleged tryst* The 7 most interesting parts of Stormy Daniels' lawsuit against Trump* How porn star's secret became publicBut campaign finance laws are there to ensure the integrity of elections and the democratic process. Trump's alleged stifling of information about his behaviour is profoundly relevant to the broad issues raised by special counsel Robert Mueller III's investigation into interference in the 2016 election.

Source: Stuff March 10, 2018 02:59 UTC