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Fact check: What are the allegations against Donald Trump regarding sexual misconduct with minors?

Checked on August 12, 2025

1. Summary of the results

Based on the analyses provided, approximately 25 women have publicly accused Donald Trump of sexual misconduct spanning from the 1970s through the 2010s [1]. The allegations range from inappropriate touching, forcible kissing, and groping to more serious claims of sexual assault and rape [1].

Specific notable allegations include:

  • E. Jean Carroll's rape claim, for which Trump was found liable for sexual abuse in a civil case with a $5 million verdict upheld by a federal appeals court [2] [3]
  • Jessica Leeds's accusations of unwanted sexual advances [2]
  • Amy Dorris's 1997 allegation of Trump forcibly kissing and groping her at the US Open [4]
  • Ivana Trump's allegations (mentioned in p3_s2)
  • Incidents involving beauty pageant contestants, including allegations that Trump walked into dressing rooms while contestants were changing [1]

Trump has consistently denied all accusations, characterizing them as politically motivated attacks [2] [4]. However, the federal appeals court found a pattern of similar behavior in Trump's interactions with women, citing the 'Access Hollywood' tape as corroborative evidence [3].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The original question specifically asks about allegations regarding sexual misconduct with minors, but the analyses provided focus primarily on allegations involving adult women. This represents a significant gap between the question asked and the information provided in the sources.

Additional context missing from the original question:

  • The legal outcomes of these allegations, particularly the E. Jean Carroll case where Trump was found civilly liable [2] [3]
  • The broader pattern of Trump surrounding himself with individuals facing sexual misconduct claims, as noted in his Cabinet nominations [5]
  • The timeline and consistency of allegations spanning multiple decades from the 1970s onward [1]

Alternative viewpoints include:

  • Trump's legal team's position that the allegations are categorically false and politically motivated [4]
  • Trump's consistent public denials of all accusations across multiple cases [2]

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original question contains a significant factual mischaracterization by specifically asking about "sexual misconduct with minors." The analyses provided do not document any allegations involving minors - instead, they consistently reference allegations involving adult women [1] [2].

This framing could be misleading as it:

  • Conflates documented allegations involving adults with unsubstantiated claims about minors
  • Potentially spreads misinformation by suggesting there are established allegations of this specific nature
  • Misrepresents the actual scope and nature of the documented sexual misconduct allegations against Trump

The question appears to be seeking confirmation of a specific type of allegation that is not supported by the provided analyses, which focus exclusively on allegations involving adult women across various contexts including business settings, pageants, and social events.

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