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Model Accuses Trump of Groping Amid Epstein Controversy

12/19/2025

Summary

Story summary

Stacey Williams, a Sports Illustrated model, accused U.S. President Donald Trump of groping her in 1992, likening it to trophy hunting.
The New York Times investigated their relationship, revealing a friendship based on power and sexual entitlement.
Activist groups displayed a photo of Trump with Jeffrey Epstein in Washington, D.C., prompting questions about awareness of Epstein's abuses and calls to release related documents.

History

Historical Context

Since the 1990s, allegations of sexual misconduct have surrounded prominent figures like Bill Clinton and Donald Trump, highlighting systemic issues of power and entitlement. A 1994 report revealed that 1 in 3 women faced workplace harassment. Trump's recent accusations, including those from Stacey Williams, echo this ongoing struggle for accountability, particularly in light of his past associations with Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender.

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Story summary

Stacey Williams, a Sports Illustrated model, accused U.S. President Donald Trump of groping her in 1992, likening it to trophy hunting.
The New York Times investigated their relationship, revealing a friendship based on power and sexual entitlement.
Activist groups displayed a photo of Trump with Jeffrey Epstein in Washington, D.C., prompting questions about awareness of Epstein's abuses and calls to release related documents.

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