Stacey Williams, a former Sports Illustrated swimsuit model, came forward with an allegation that she was groped by Donald Trump in 1993 while Jeffrey Epstein watched. She shared her story on a Zoom call focused on survivors of sexual violence. Williams, a registered Democrat, stated that her decision to come forward was motivated by the upcoming election and a desire to prevent Trump from returning to the White House. Trump’s campaign denied the allegation, claiming it was false and politically motivated.
Williams detailed the incident, stating that Trump groped her while Epstein looked on, and that they objectified her during their encounter. Williams never reported the incident to the police and cut off contact with Epstein afterwards. She received a postcard from Trump after the incident, which she still has.
Williams had previously shared her story with multiple individuals, dating back to 2006, and decided to speak out now following the screening of a film in which she referenced the incident without naming Trump. She felt it was important to provide context given the proximity to the election. Williams’ allegation adds to the list of sexual misconduct accusations against Trump, including a recent lawsuit by E. Jean Carroll, although Trump has denied all allegations.
The timing of Williams’ allegation, less than two weeks before Election Day, raises questions about its potential impact on the election. Despite the denial from Trump’s campaign, Williams’ claim has been corroborated by individuals she confided in over the years. The details of her encounter with Trump shed light on the behavior of powerful men like Epstein and Trump, who used their positions to exploit and objectify women.
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