A former model has made explosive allegations against Donald Trump, claiming he groped her during a visit to Trump Tower in 1993, following their introduction by the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Stacey Williams, now 56, spoke about the incident during a recent Zoom call to support Kamala Harris's presidential campaign, drawing renewed attention to Trump's history of sexual misconduct claims.
Williams revealed the details of the alleged assault, stating it occurred during her casual relationship with Epstein. She recalled meeting Trump at his plaza hotel during the Christmas season of 1992—an event where Epstein introduced them. This marked the start of her acquaintance with both men, who she described as being very close.
Months later, after Epstein suggested they visit Trump at Trump Tower, Williams said she found herself alone with the future president. "When I got to Trump Tower, he pulled me close and started groping me. He put his hands all over my breasts, my waist, my butt, and I froze," she recounted, adding she felt deeply confused and uncomfortable as Epstein looked on, allegedly smiling at Trump.
After the alleged incident, Williams noted the tension between her and Epstein. Upon leaving Trump Tower, Epstein reportedly berated her for not resisting Trump's advances, leaving her feeling like "a piece of meat". The dichotomy of feeling humiliated by Trump’s actions and being chastised by Epstein for not stopping them confounded her even more.
Williams claimed this incident was part of what she described as a "twisted game" between Trump and Epstein, both of whom had social ties and familiarity with each other for years. Trump and Epstein were often seen together at events during the 1990s, fueling speculation about the nature of their friendship.
After the incident, Williams alleged she received a postcard from Trump, sent to her agent, which depicted Mar-a-Lago and included the handwritten message, "Stacey – Your home away from home. Love Donald." This gesture, she said, only added to her feelings of disgust and confusion over their encounter.
Trump's camp has denied Williams's allegations, labeling them as false claims contrived by the Harris campaign to tarnish his election bid. Karoline Leavitt, Trump’s national press secretary, stated, "These accusations, made by a former activist for Barack Obama and announced on Harris campaign call two weeks before the election, are unequivocally false. It’s obvious this fake story was contrived by the Harris campaign."
Williams's claims join those of at least 26 other women who have accused Trump of sexual misconduct over the years, all of which he has denied. Notably, Trump was ordered to pay $5 million to writer E. Jean Carroll after being found liable for sexually abusing her decades prior.
The recent accusations come at a time when Trump is actively campaigning against Vice President Kamala Harris for the 2024 presidential election. Harris, who has found significant support among survivors of sexual violence, has used Williams's allegations to remind voters of Trump's previous legal troubles related to sexual assault.
Stacey Williams’s testimony has reignited discussions surrounding Trump's legacy and his history of alleged sexual impropriety, especially with the backdrop of his impending candidacy for the presidency. Many see this resurfacing of allegations as pivotal as election campaign tensions begin to rise.
While the conversation about Trump’s alleged past continues to stir political waters, Williams's story serves as another reminder of the significant weight and potential ramifications of sexual violence claims made against celebrities and powerful figures.
