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Jill Harth

Jill Harth and Donald J. Trump: Allegations of Sexual Harassment and Assault

The 1993 Incident at Mar-a-Lago
In January 1993, Jill Harth, a makeup artist and event planner, alleges that Donald Trump sexually assaulted her at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. During a business meeting linked to her American Dream pageant venture, Trump cornered her in a bedroom, forcibly kissed her, groped her breasts, and tried to lift her skirt without consent. Harth also claims Trump harassed her repeatedly, including a 1993 incident at a Coral Gables club where he aggressively propositioned her.

Legal Action and Settlement
Harth filed a $125 million sexual harassment lawsuit against Trump in 1997 in New York. However, she withdrew the suit weeks later after Trump settled a separate contract dispute with her former partner. The settlement did not cover her assault claims. In 2016, she publicly reiterated her allegations, stating she had sought an apology from Trump but never received one.

Trump’s Response and Denials
Trump has consistently denied Harth’s accusations. In 2016, he called them “false” and “meritless,” suggesting they were politically motivated. His legal team dismissed the claims as a smear campaign. Trump also pointed to rehiring Harth briefly in 1998 as proof that her allegations lacked merit, but Harth says she accepted the work out of professional necessity.

Impact and Renewed Attention
Harth’s claims joined over two dozen other allegations against Trump during the 2016 presidential campaign. The release of the Access Hollywood tape intensified the scrutiny. Though Harth did not testify in E. Jean Carroll’s 2023 trial, her statements supported the pattern of alleged misconduct by Trump.

Recent Developments in 2025
As Trump started his second term, Harth spoke to Newsweek in February 2025. She condemned the online attacks from Trump supporters and refused to be silenced. Harth hinted she might join a class-action suit if Trump’s Truth Social posts continue to escalate. So far, no new legal filings have been made, but her allegations remain part of the ongoing discussion about Trump’s behavior.