Kristin Anderson and Donald J. Trump
This profile summarises publicly reported allegations made by Kristin Anderson concerning Donald J. Trump. It draws from reputable journalism, contemporaneous reporting, and public records. Allegations are not criminal findings; where responses or relevant legal context exist, they are included. This page follows the Felonotus standard format and is written to provide a detailed, transparent, and historically accurate account suitable for research and public interest use.
Last updated: November 19, 2025
Summary
Kristin Anderson, a former fashion model and photographer active in New York’s nightlife and creative industries during the late 1980s and early 1990s, has alleged that Donald J. Trump groped her without consent at a Manhattan nightclub. Anderson described the incident as brief but unmistakable: while seated beside a group of friends, she felt a hand reach under her skirt and touch her through her underwear. Startled, she turned to see who was seated next to her and recognised Donald Trump.
Anderson did not report the incident at the time, later explaining that it occurred in an era when misconduct in nightlife settings was common but rarely addressed. She said she kept the incident to herself for decades and only came forward publicly in 2016, after seeing other women describe similar experiences with Trump. She stated that her motivation was to add her story to the public record, believing that accounts like hers should be documented in light of their relevance to a presidential campaign.
The Washington Post published Anderson’s account in October 2016 as part of its broader investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct involving Trump. Trump denied the claim, calling Anderson’s account fabricated and politically motivated. No criminal complaint or civil lawsuit was filed regarding the incident, and no additional witnesses have come forward to publicly corroborate or dispute her story. Nevertheless, the allegation continues to be included in major compilations of claims against Trump due to the detailed nature of the interview and the prominence of the reporting.
As of 2025, no further legal action or public development relating to Anderson’s allegation has been reported. Her account remains part of the historical record of allegations that surfaced during the 2016 and 2020 election cycles.
Key facts at a glance
• Alleged incident: Early 1990s, at a crowded Manhattan nightclub. Anderson reports a hand under her skirt making unwanted contact without consent.
• Public disclosure: October 14, 2016, in a detailed Washington Post interview.
• Trump’s response: Trump described the allegation as “totally fabricated” and part of a political attack.
• Legal proceedings: No criminal or civil filings have arisen from the allegation.
• Context of disclosure: Anderson said she came forward after seeing other women describe similar encounters, believing she should document her own experience.
• Current status: No litigation or new information reported between 2017 and 2025.
Timeline
Late 1980s–Early 1990s
Kristin Anderson works as a model and photographer in New York City and regularly attends social events and clubs popular in the fashion and entertainment industries.
Early 1990s
Anderson alleges that, while sitting with friends in a Manhattan nightclub, she felt a hand reach under her skirt and touch her through her underwear. She stated she reacted instinctively by turning toward the person seated next to her and recognised Donald Trump. Anderson did not confront him and later said she felt both startled and confused, choosing to leave the incident unreported.
1990s–2015
Anderson keeps the incident private. She later explains that she had no expectation of legal recourse at the time and did not believe her experience would be taken seriously in the broader culture.
October 14, 2016
The Washington Post publishes a detailed interview with Anderson in which she describes the alleged incident. Her account is released amid a wave of allegations against Trump following the disclosure of the Access Hollywood recording.
October 15, 2016
Trump denies Anderson’s allegation, calling it fabricated and politically motivated. His campaign issues a broader statement rejecting the growing number of misconduct claims.
2017–2020
Anderson’s account continues to be cited in investigative reporting, fact-checks, and lists of allegations against Trump. No criminal or civil filings emerge.
2021–2025
There are no new developments or legal proceedings connected to Anderson’s claim. It remains part of the publicly documented history of allegations made during Trump’s presidential campaigns.
Media coverage and documentation
Major news organisations covered Anderson’s allegation during the 2016 election cycle. Her account appeared amid a broader examination of allegations against Trump and is included in several long-term summaries of claims against him.
• The Washington Post – Initial reporting on Anderson’s account (October 14, 2016)
• The Washington Post Fact-Checker – Review of corroboration and campaign responses (October 27, 2017)
• The Washington Post – Compilation of allegations from multiple women (October 15, 2016)
• ABC News – Summary of allegations against Trump (September 18, 2020)
Responses and statements
Donald J. Trump
Trump has repeatedly denied Anderson’s allegations, calling them false and politically motivated. His campaign at the time characterised all allegations emerging in October 2016 as coordinated attacks.
Kristin Anderson
Anderson has described the incident as abrupt and unexpected and said she avoided discussing it for decades. Her decision to come forward in 2016, she explained, was influenced by the number of women sharing similar accounts and by the national scrutiny surrounding Trump’s behaviour toward women.
Sources
The Washington Post – “Woman says Trump reached under her skirt and groped her in early 1990s”
ABC News – “List of Trump’s accusers and allegations of sexual misconduct”
Corrections
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