President Trump sparked a Twitter tiff with lawyer Michael Avenatti and porn star Stormy Daniels on Tuesday after calling her “Horseface” while celebrating the ruling on her defamation lawsuit.
A judge ruled Monday night against Ms. Daniels’ claims of defamation and ordered her to pay Mr. Trump’s legal fees.
“Great, now I can go after Horseface and her 3rd rate lawyer in the Great State of Texas,” Mr. Trump cheered on Twitter.
He called Ms. Daniels, whose real name is Stephanie Clifford, “a total con,” an insult that sparked her initial lawsuit.
“Federal Judge throws out Stormy Danials lawsuit versus Trump. Trump is entitled to full legal fees.” @FoxNews Great, now I can go after Horseface and her 3rd rate lawyer in the Great State of Texas. She will confirm the letter she signed! She knows nothing about me, a total con!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 16, 2018
Mr. Avenatti, who represents Ms. Daniels, slammed the president’s tweet and criticized him for his previous alleged affairs.
You are a disgusting misogynist and an embarrassment to the United States. Bring everything you have, because we are going to demonstrate to the world what a complete shyster and liar you are. How many other women did you cheat on your wife with while you had a baby at home? https://t.co/npOKOEFju6
— Michael Avenatti (@MichaelAvenatti) October 16, 2018
He followed up with another attack, telling Mr. Trump that Americans and the United Nations are laughing at him.
.@realDonaldTrump - tens of millions of Americans are tired of your fraud, lies, and corruption. They are equally tired of your attacks on women, especially the ones who you have had sex with while cheating on your wives. We (and the UN) are laughing AT YOU, not with you. #Basta
— Michael Avenatti (@MichaelAvenatti) October 16, 2018
Mr. Avenatti promised to fight the judge’s ruling on Tuesday.
Ms. Daniels jumped into the fray with her own nickname for the president. She mocked the new insult by saying it suggested he has “a penchant for bestiality.”
“In addition to his…umm…shortcomings, he has demonstrated his incompetence, hatred of women and lack of self control on Twitter AGAIN!” She tweeted, “Game on, Tiny.”
Ladies and Gentlemen, may I present your president. In addition to his…umm…shortcomings, he has demonstrated his incompetence, hatred of women and lack of self control on Twitter AGAIN! And perhaps a penchant for bestiality. Game on, Tiny. https://t.co/6DpDD5ELtj
— Stormy Daniels (@StormyDaniels) October 16, 2018
• Gabriella Muñoz can be reached at gmunoz@washingtontimes.com.
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