Fact check: What are some instances where Donald Trump has been accused of sexist behavior in his business dealings?

1. Summary of the results

The analyses provide extensive documentation of multiple instances where Donald Trump has been accused of sexist behavior in his business dealings. The evidence falls into several key categories:

Legal Actions and Workplace Discrimination:

• Trump and his companies have faced at least 20 lawsuits involving allegations of mistreating women, including claims of sexual harassment, discrimination, and retaliation against women who reported such behavior ^[1].

The Apprentice Television Show:

• Multiple sources document Trump's behavior on the set of The Apprentice, where over 20 people described his conduct toward women as crass and inappropriate ^[2].
• Specific behaviors included:
• Making lewd comments about women's bodies and frequently discussing the size of women's breasts ^[2]
• Asking male contestants to rate the attractiveness of their female counterparts ^[2]
• Asking female contestants to twirl for him ^[3]
• Speculating about which female contestants he would like to have sex with ^{[3] [2]}
• Making lewd comments about female crew members, including a female camerawoman ^[2]

Broader Pattern of Conduct:

• Trump has been accused by more than two dozen women of sexual misconduct and has been found liable for sexual abuse ^[4].
• Historical evidence includes lewd and sexually charged comments from 2005, including bragging about kissing, groping, and trying to have sex with women ^[5].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The analyses focus primarily on accusations and allegations without presenting:

• Trump's responses or denials to these specific business-related accusations
• Legal outcomes of the 20+ lawsuits mentioned - whether they were settled, dismissed, or resulted in judgments
• Testimony from supporters or defenders who might characterize his behavior differently
• Industry context comparing his conduct to other business leaders or entertainment executives
• Timeline specificity - when these incidents occurred and whether there have been changes in behavior over time

Potential beneficiaries of emphasizing these accusations include:

• Political opponents seeking to damage Trump's reputation and electoral prospects
• Media organizations that benefit from controversial Trump-related content driving engagement
• Legal adversaries in ongoing litigation who benefit from public perception of a pattern of misconduct

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original question itself appears factually neutral as it asks for instances of accusations rather than asserting guilt or wrongdoing. However, potential areas of bias include:

• The question presupposes the existence of such accusations without asking whether they exist
• It focuses specifically on "business dealings" which could be interpreted narrowly, though the sources show the accusations span both business operations and business-related entertainment ventures
• The framing doesn't distinguish between proven misconduct versus allegations, which could lead to conflating accusations with established facts

The analyses themselves appear to rely on credible journalistic sources documenting specific incidents and legal filings, though the lack of publication dates makes it difficult to assess the timeliness and current relevance of the information ^{[2] [1] [3] [5] [4]}.