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Former Miss Switzerland accuses Trump of 1993 sexual assault
Beatrice Keul, a former Swiss beauty pageant titleholder, has alleged that US President Donald Trump assaulted her at a New York hotel three decades ago. The accusation adds to multiple legal challenges facing Trump.
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Beatrice Keul, who previously held the Miss Switzerland title, has come forward with allegations that Donald Trump subjected her to non-consensual sexual conduct at a Manhattan hotel in 1993. The incident reportedly occurred during a time when Trump was a prominent New York businessman and media personality.
Keul's allegation is among several similar claims that have surfaced against the former and current US president over the years. Multiple women have previously made public accusations against Trump spanning several decades, with varying legal outcomes and settlements.
The 1993 allegation places the incident during a period when Trump was deeply involved in New York's real estate and entertainment industries. Trump has consistently denied allegations of sexual misconduct brought against him, characterizing such claims as politically motivated or false.
Keul's emergence as an accuser reflects a broader pattern of women coming forward publicly regarding alleged misconduct by high-profile figures, particularly following increased momentum behind movements addressing workplace harassment and sexual assault. The timing of her public statement comes amid renewed legal scrutiny of Trump's conduct and background.