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Sexual Assault

Sexual Misconduct Allegations Against Donald J. Trump (2025 Update)

Donald J. Trump, the 47th U.S. President sworn in on January 20, 2025, and previously the 45th President from 2017 to 2021, has faced over 25 allegations of sexual misconduct spanning from the 1970s through 2019. These claims, which range from unwanted advances to sexual assault, come from women in various settings including business, pageants, and media. Trump consistently denies all accusations, calling them false and politically motivated.

Notable Sexual Misconduct Allegations

Several high-profile allegations have shaped public perception and legal battles:

  • Jessica Leeds (Mid-1980s): Leeds alleges Trump groped her on a flight, touching her breasts and attempting to move his hand up her skirt. She went public in 2016, but Trump denied the claim.

  • Ivana Trump (1989): Ivana described a violent encounter as rape during a 1993 divorce deposition but later clarified it was not criminal, saying she felt emotionally violated.

  • Jill Harth (1993): Harth claims Trump cornered her at Mar-a-Lago, groped her, and attempted to rape her during a business meeting. Her 1997 lawsuit was settled confidentially.

  • E. Jean Carroll (1995–1996): Carroll alleges Trump raped her in a Bergdorf Goodman dressing room. A Manhattan jury found Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation in 2023, awarding her $5 million, plus $83.3 million in 2024 for continued denials.

  • Kristin Anderson (Early 1990s): Anderson accuses Trump of sliding his hand under her skirt at a Manhattan nightclub; Trump’s campaign denied the allegation.

  • Summer Zervos (2007): Zervos alleges Trump forcibly kissed and groped her at a Beverly Hills hotel during an Apprentice meeting. Her defamation suit stalled but was dropped in 2021.

  • Alva Johnson (2016): Johnson claims Trump forcibly kissed her at a campaign rally. Her 2019 lawsuit was dismissed in 2020 on procedural grounds.

  • Ninni Laaksonen (2006): Former Miss Finland says Trump grabbed her buttocks before a TV appearance.

  • Temple Taggart (1997): Taggart alleges Trump kissed her without consent during Miss USA events.

  • Natasha Stoynoff (2005): Stoynoff alleges Trump forcibly kissed her during a Mar-a-Lago interview; Trump denied the claim.

Legal Actions and Outcomes

Legal cases surrounding these allegations have had mixed results:

  • In May 2023, a Manhattan jury held Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation in E. Jean Carroll’s case, awarding $5 million.

  • In January 2024, the court ordered Trump to pay an additional $83.3 million for defamation related to Carroll.

  • Trump appealed the verdict and posted a $91.6 million bond as of March 2025.

  • Other cases like Summer Zervos’ defamation suit stalled due to presidential immunity and were eventually dropped.

  • Jill Harth’s 1997 case settled privately.

  • Alva Johnson’s lawsuit was dismissed on procedural grounds.

  • Importantly, no criminal charges have been filed, often due to statutes of limitations or insufficient evidence.

Trump’s Response and Defense

Trump denies all allegations and frequently attacks the credibility of his accusers. For example, he called Jessica Leeds “not my type” and dismissed E. Jean Carroll as a “whack job.” Additionally, Trump refers to the 2005 Access Hollywood tape, where he boasted of inappropriate behavior, as mere “locker room talk.” His team argues the timing of allegations near elections proves political motivation.

Recent Developments (2025)

  • Trump’s second presidential inauguration in January 2025 revived public and legal scrutiny.

  • In February 2025, Carroll’s attorneys sought to depose Trump again over posts made on his Truth Social platform.

  • A March 2025 poll revealed that 62% of respondents doubted the validity of these allegations.

  • As of mid-2025, no new allegations have surfaced publicly, and federal investigations remain paused due to Department of Justice policies concerning sitting presidents.