Avenatti takes up date at Wing Ding

Michael Avenatti, who has gained national attention as the lawyer for porn actress Stormy Daniels, is scheduled to speak next month at an Iowa Democratic fundraiser that has been a frequent stop for those seeking the presidential nomination.

Avenatti announced yesterday on Twitter that he will be speaking at the Iowa Democratic Wing Ding on August 10 in Clear Lake, Iowa, a state with caucuses that play a pivotal role in winnowing the presidential field. Previous speakers included Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders. ‘‘Extremely honoured to be included as one of the speakers,’’ Avenatti tweeted. ‘‘It promises to be a great event as always!’’ Avenatti is best known for representing Daniels in her lawsuit against President Donald Trump. For months, he has dominated cable news shows, taunting Trump and his lawyers.

Earlier this month, Avenatti tweeted that he would run against Trump if the president seeks re-election and no-one else with a good chance of defeating him steps up. ‘‘IF (big) he seeks re-election, I will run, but only if I think that there is no other candidate in the race that has a REAL chance at beating him. We can’t relive 2016. I love this country, our values and our people too much to sit by while they are destroyed.#FightClub #Basta.’’

Other speakers at the Wing Ding will include US Rep. John Delaney, a Democrat from Maryland, Andrew Yang, a businessman who has announced a run in 2020, and US Rep. Tim Ryan, an Ohio Democrat. –