Stacey Williams claimed this week that former President Donald Trump groped her at Trump Tower in early 1993 while Jeffrey Epstein watched. The former model made the allegation during a video chat of sexual violence survivors supporting Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign.
Williams’ accusation is just one in a long list of allegations against Trump, including those made by E. Jean Carroll, who won a legal battle against him for sexually assaulting her in 1996 and defaming her. The allegations against Trump date back decades, including the infamous “Access Hollywood” tape from 2005 where he bragged about sexually assaulting women.
Williams said she met Epstein in 1992 and that they went to Trump Tower in 1993. She described how Trump greeted them and proceeded to grope her. Trump’s spokeswoman called the allegations false and politically motivated.
Williams mentioned feeling confused and humiliated by the incident, which led to Epstein berating her afterwards. She felt like she was part of a twisted game between Trump and Epstein.
After the incident, Williams received a postcard from Trump with a message that said, “Stacey, your home away from home. Love, Donald.”
The meeting where Williams made the allegations was not affiliated with the Harris campaign, but was an independent gathering of sexual violence survivors and advocate organizations. The Harris campaign declined to comment on the allegations.
Williams described the encounter as one of the strangest moments of her life and mentioned not being able to recall if she spoke or answered questions during the incident.
Trump has faced numerous allegations of sexual misconduct, which he has denied. Despite these allegations, he went on to win the 2016 election.
Williams explained that she didn’t come forward earlier due to family considerations and the need to be ready to confront the abuse.
“You want to be really, really ready, and I wasn’t,” Williams said. “I think there’s an evolution to contending with your abuse, or these types of incidents, and it doesn’t happen overnight.”