Stacey Williams, a former model, has come forward with allegations that Donald Trump groped her in 1993. At the time, Williams was in a relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, who was known to be a close associate of Trump. According to Williams, during a visit to Trump Tower with Epstein, Trump groped her buttocks and breasts while smiling at Epstein.
Williams suggests that Trump’s actions appeared to be part of a “twisted game” between him and Epstein. She explains that she is coming forward now, 31 years after the alleged incident, because the possibility of Trump returning to the White House is, in her words, “her worst nightmare.” She described Trump as a “monster,” and said his potential re-election is the primary reason for sharing her story at this moment.
Timing of the Allegations
This accusation comes just two weeks before the 2024 U.S. presidential election, where Trump is running against Vice President Kamala Harris. With the election fast approaching, several other allegations have surfaced from Democratic supporters, leading some to speculate about their potential impact on Trump’s campaign.
While allegations of sexual harassment are serious and should not be dismissed, the fact that this particular incident allegedly occurred over three decades ago raises questions about its verifiability. The timing of Williams’ decision to come forward—especially after not doing so during Trump’s previous campaigns in 2016 or 2020—also invites scrutiny. For some, this raises the possibility of a political motive, a tactic not unheard of during election cycles.
Response from Trump’s Campaign
Trump’s campaign has dismissed the allegations as false. Karoline Leavitt, press secretary for Trump’s campaign, stated, “These accusations, made by a former activist for Barack Obama and announced on a Harris campaign call two weeks before the election, are unequivocally false.” She went on to add, “It’s obvious this fake story was contrived by the Harris campaign.”
A High-Stakes Election
This allegation contributes to the growing intensity surrounding the upcoming election, which is shaping up to be one of the most contested in recent American history. With so much at stake, every new revelation has the potential to influence public opinion as the election date draws near.
