Fact check: Which women have sued Donald Trump for sexual misconduct and what were their claims?

1. Summary of the results

Based on the analyses provided, at least 25 women have accused Donald Trump of various forms of sexual misconduct ^[1]. The allegations span several decades and include rape, groping, kissing without consent, and other forms of sexual assault ^{[2] [1]}.

Key accusers and their specific claims include:

• Jessica Leeds - accused Trump of grabbing her breasts on an airplane in the late 1970s ^[3]
• Kristin Anderson - accused Trump of reaching under her skirt and groping her in the early 1990s ^[3]
• Jill Harth - accused Trump of attempting to rape her in 1993 ^[3]
• E. Jean Carroll - accused Trump of raping her in 1996 in a Manhattan department store dressing room ^{[3] [4]}
• Temple Taggart - accused Trump of kissing her without consent at the 1997 Miss USA pageant ^[3]
• Amy Dorris - accused Trump of sexually assaulting her at the 1997 US Open tennis tournament ^[3]
• Karena Virginia - accused Trump of groping her at the 1998 US Open tennis tournament ^[3]
• Natasha Stoynoff - accused Trump of sexually assaulting her in 2005 ^[3]
• Summer Zervos - accused Trump of kissing her without consent in 2007 ^[3]

Crucially, E. Jean Carroll's case resulted in legal action where a New York jury found Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation, ordering him to pay $5 million in damages ^{[2] [5]}. A federal appeals court has declined to rehear Trump's challenge to this judgment ^[4].

Trump has consistently denied all allegations, typically calling them "totally false" or similar language ^{[3] [2]}.

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The original question focuses solely on women who have sued Trump, but the analyses reveal broader patterns of alleged misconduct that extend beyond formal lawsuits. Many of the accusers appear to have made public allegations without necessarily filing lawsuits ^[3].

The analyses also reveal that sexual misconduct allegations extend to Trump's associates, including:

• Rudy Giuliani - accused of sexual harassment in 2019 ^[2]
• Corey Lewandowski - accused of making unwanted sexual advances in 2017 ^[2]
• Rob Porter - accused of physical abuse by two former wives ^[2]
• Andrew Puzder - accused of sexual harassment and discrimination ^[2]

The allegations have sparked broader societal conversations about sexual misconduct and women's treatment, with many women sharing their experiences using hashtags like #WhyWomenDontReport ^[1]. This suggests the impact extends far beyond the individual cases.

Political and media figures who benefit from either promoting or dismissing these allegations would include Trump's political opponents who gain from highlighting his legal troubles, as well as Trump's supporters and legal team who benefit from casting doubt on the accusers' credibility.

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original question is relatively neutral in its framing, asking specifically about women who have sued Trump and their claims. However, it may inadvertently narrow the scope by focusing only on formal lawsuits rather than the broader pattern of public allegations ^{[2] [1]}.

The question also omits the crucial fact that one case - E. Jean Carroll's - has already been adjudicated, with Trump being found liable by a jury ^{[5] [4]}. This is significant established legal precedent that distinguishes her case from the others.

The framing could potentially minimize the scope of allegations by not acknowledging that the sources indicate "at least two dozen women" or "at least 25 women" have made accusations ^{[2] [1]}, suggesting the actual number may be higher than what formal lawsuits