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Fact check: Has Trump been inappropriate with his daughter Ivana
1. Summary of the results
There is substantial documented evidence of Donald Trump making inappropriate verbal comments about his daughter Ivanka, but no verified evidence of inappropriate physical behavior. Multiple sources confirm Trump has made sexually suggestive remarks about Ivanka's appearance and body, including comments when she was as young as 16 years old [1] [2]. These comments were made on various public platforms, including Howard Stern's show and The View [3]. A recent book by Miles Taylor alleges that these comments were so inappropriate that former chief of staff John Kelly called Trump "a very, very evil man" [4].
2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints
It's important to distinguish between inappropriate verbal comments, which are well-documented, and allegations of inappropriate physical behavior, for which there is no substantiated evidence [3]. A frequently circulated photo from a 1995 InStyle magazine photoshoot has been verified as authentic but does not itself constitute evidence of misconduct, as it was taken in a professional setting [5]. The original question's phrasing could lead to assumptions about physical misconduct, which is not supported by the available evidence.
3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement
The original question is problematically vague and could lead to misinterpretation. Several groups might benefit from different interpretations of this situation:
- Political opponents benefit from implications of physical misconduct where none is proven
- Media outlets benefit from sensationalizing both the comments and photos without proper context
- Book authors and former staff members (like Miles Taylor) potentially benefit financially from publishing shocking allegations [4]
- Fact-checking organizations like Snopes have investigated various claims, showing the need to separate verified facts from unsubstantiated allegations [5]
The evidence shows a pattern of inappropriate verbal comments, but the question's phrasing could lead to unsubstantiated assumptions about physical misconduct.