In a recent revelation, former American model Stacey Williams has accused Donald Trump of inappropriate conduct dating back nearly 31 years. The alleged incident occurred in 1993, when Trump, then a real estate mogul, was said to have groped Williams during an encounter at Trump Tower. According to Williams, the event took place in the presence of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, a close associate of Trump at the time.
Williams, who worked as a model in the 1990s, spoke about the incident during a recent interview. She explained that she first met Trump at a Christmas party in 1992, where she was introduced by Epstein. At the time, Williams believed Epstein and Trump were close friends. She briefly dated Epstein and described their relationship as casual.
The incident, as detailed by Williams, occurred in 1993. During a walk with Epstein, he suggested they visit Trump. Upon arriving at Trump Tower, Williams alleged that Trump greeted her inappropriately. She claimed that Trump pulled her close and began groping her, touching her breasts, waist, and buttocks. Williams said she froze in shock and noticed Trump and Epstein smiling at each other, suggesting a disturbing connection between the two men.
Williams expressed feelings of shame and confusion after the event, stating, "I felt this horrible pit in my stomach, like I was a piece of meat." She further explained that Epstein grew angry with her as they left the building, accusing her of causing the inappropriate encounter. Williams described the experience as a "twisted game" between Trump and Epstein.
The incident left a lasting impact on Williams, who noted that she felt violated and confused. Epstein and Williams parted ways shortly after the encounter, and she claimed to have no knowledge of his criminal activities at the time. Epstein was later convicted of sex trafficking charges and died by suicide in a New York prison in 2019.
Trump's campaign has strongly denied the accusations. In a statement, Karoline Leavitt, press secretary for Trump's campaign, dismissed the allegations as politically motivated. "These accusations are completely false and are clearly an attempt to discredit Mr. Trump ahead of the election," Leavitt said.
Williams' allegations come at a critical time, with the 2024 US presidential election just around the corner. Trump, who is running against current Vice President Kamala Harris, faces a tough political battle. Williams shared her story during a Zoom call organized by a group called Survivors for Kamala, just weeks before the election. She had previously hinted at her experience on social media but chose to provide full details recently.
This is not the first time Trump has faced accusations of sexual misconduct. Over two dozen women have previously accused the former president of inappropriate behavior, with allegations ranging from unwanted kissing to groping. Many of these incidents allegedly took place decades ago, including during his time as a businessman and reality TV star.
In addition to her claims, Williams provided The Guardian with a postcard Trump allegedly sent her in 1993, following the incident at Trump Tower. The postcard, featuring an aerial view of Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate, included a handwritten note from Trump, calling the resort her "home away from home" and signing off with "Love, Donald."
Trump's campaign continues to maintain that the allegations are part of a coordinated effort to damage his political career. The statement from his team labeled Williams a former supporter of Barack Obama and claimed that her accusations were fabricated for political gain.
Despite the denial from Trump's camp, the resurfacing of sexual misconduct allegations poses a challenge for his campaign as he attempts to secure another term in office. Trump has faced similar accusations throughout his career but has consistently denied all allegations of wrongdoing.
The former president remains a controversial figure in American politics, with both supporters and detractors closely watching his response to these new claims as the election approaches.
