Jessica Drake and Donald J. Trump
This profile summarises publicly reported allegations made by Jessica Drake concerning Donald J. Trump. It draws on reputable news reporting and includes responses where available. Allegations are not criminal findings; they are untested claims presented for public record and research purposes.
Last updated: 20 November 2025
Summary
Jessica Drake, an adult-film performer and director, publicly alleged that Donald J. Trump kissed her without consent and later offered her money and the use of his private jet to spend the night with him. Drake made these allegations at an October 2016 press conference in Los Angeles, held alongside attorney Gloria Allred. The alleged events occurred in 2006 at a Lake Tahoe golf tournament where Trump was participating in a celebrity event. Drake said that Trump hugged and kissed her without her permission and later contacted her with an offer of $10,000 to join him privately.
Trump’s campaign denied the allegation, describing it as false and politically motivated. No civil or criminal case has been filed in relation to Drake’s claim, and the allegation has not been adjudicated.
Key Facts
• Alleged incident:
2006, at the American Century Celebrity Golf Tournament, Lake Tahoe, Nevada.
• Alleged behaviour:
Drake alleges that Trump hugged and kissed her without consent, and after she declined an invitation to visit him, she received an offer of $10,000 and access to his private jet to spend the night.
• Public disclosure:
22 October 2016 press conference in Los Angeles with Gloria Allred.
• Trump campaign response:
Described the allegation as “false and ridiculous.”
• Legal action:
None filed as of 20 November 2025.
Explanation:
These core details outline the allegation, the time and place, the nature of the behaviour described, the public disclosure mechanism, and the campaign’s response. They situate Drake’s account within the wider body of allegations concerning Trump’s conduct during the mid-2000s.
Timeline
2006 – Lake Tahoe celebrity golf event
Drake meets Trump at the American Century Championship in Lake Tahoe. As part of promotional activities, she attended a gathering in Trump’s suite along with friends and colleagues. She alleges that Trump hugged and kissed her without consent during this encounter. Drake later stated that she felt uncomfortable and left shortly thereafter.
Later in 2006 – Alleged follow-up offer
After leaving the suite, Drake stated that she received a phone call from a man representing Trump, allegedly offering her $10,000 and the use of Trump’s private jet if she would spend the night. Drake has said she interpreted the offer as an attempt to entice her into a sexual encounter she had already declined.
22 October 2016 – Public press conference
Ten years after the alleged incident, Drake publicly recounted her experience at a press conference in Los Angeles. Joined by attorney Gloria Allred, she described the hug, the unsolicited kissing, and the alleged financial offer. She said she felt compelled to speak because other women had come forward with accounts of non-consensual behaviour by Trump.
23 October 2016 onward – National media coverage
Major US and international outlets reported on Drake’s allegations, quoting her press-conference statements and contextualising the claim within the broader wave of allegations emerging in October 2016. Coverage included multiple outlets summarising her account and the Trump campaign’s denial.
2017–2025 – Continued reference in media lists
Drake’s allegation remains in reputable lists and timelines summarising accusations of misconduct against Trump. Although frequently cited, there have been no legal filings or substantive new developments.
Media Coverage
Drake’s press conference was widely reported. Coverage in major outlets summarised both her account of unwanted kissing and the alleged $10,000 offer. Several national and international news publications treated the allegation as part of the broader cluster of women’s accounts that emerged in the weeks following the release of the 2005 Access Hollywood recording.
One prominent outlet noted that Drake said she had independent career concerns at the time and wanted to distance herself from any expectation of impropriety. Multiple reports also highlighted the presence of Gloria Allred as a civil-rights attorney known for representing women alleging misconduct by powerful men.
Media outlets contextualised Drake’s story by noting her occupation in the adult-film industry, but clarified that this had no bearing on the validity of consent or on her account of unsolicited physical contact. Overviews published in later years continued to reference her allegations as part of a consistent public record.
Responses and Statements
Donald J. Trump / Campaign
Trump did not give a detailed individual response to Drake’s allegation but, through campaign statements, described it as “false and ridiculous.” The campaign broadly denied all allegations of misconduct that emerged in October 2016, attributing them to political motivations.
Jessica Drake
Drake has maintained her account in repeated interviews following the press conference. She has said she came forward to support other women whose stories were emerging at the time and that she wished to contribute to public awareness of consent and power imbalance. She reiterated that the follow-up financial offer alarmed her, as she believed it was an inducement to engage in sexual activity she had refused.
Context and Considerations
Drake’s allegation is one of several involving Trump and women present at the 2006 Lake Tahoe golf event. Her account stands out because she alleges both unwanted physical contact and a subsequent financial offer, which she interpreted as an attempt to pressure or entice her. These allegations, while untested in court, contribute to larger public discussions about consent, influence, and the dynamics of interactions between powerful figures and women working in entertainment.
Unlike some other allegations, Drake’s press conference provided detailed narrative context, including the presence of witnesses and the involvement of a third-party caller. However, as with many allegations dating back more than a decade, there is no contemporaneous documentation beyond the statements of those involved. Media coverage has consistently noted the lack of legal proceedings but maintains the account as part of the public historical record.
Conclusion
Jessica Drake alleges that Donald J. Trump hugged and kissed her without her consent at a Lake Tahoe golf tournament in 2006 and later offered her money and access to his private jet to spend the night with him. She publicly disclosed the allegation in 2016 during a press conference with Gloria Allred. Trump denies the claim, and it has not resulted in any legal proceedings. Drake’s account remains one of the most detailed allegations from the 2006 Lake Tahoe event and continues to appear in public reporting and compilations of historical allegations against Trump.