Fact check: What other sexual misconduct allegations have been made against Donald Trump?

1. Summary of the results

At least 25 women have publicly accused Donald Trump of sexual misconduct, with allegations spanning from the 1970s to 2013 ^[1]. The accusations include:

• Unwanted touching, kissing, and groping
• Sexual assault and rape
• Inappropriate behavior at beauty pageants

These allegations come from various women including beauty queens, models, and political aides ^[2]. Most notably, E. Jean Carroll's lawsuit resulted in Trump being found liable for sexual abuse and defamation ^[1].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

Several important contextual elements need to be considered:

• Many allegations surfaced during the 2016 presidential campaign, particularly after the release of the Access Hollywood tape where Trump was recorded boasting about sexually inappropriate behavior ^[2]
• At least nine women specifically alleged he groped or kissed them without permission ^[3]
• People Magazine reported that multiple witnesses corroborated reporter Natasha Stoynoff's allegation about an incident at Trump's Florida mansion in 2005 ^[3]
• Trump has consistently denied all allegations ^[1]

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

Several important factors should be considered regarding potential misinformation:

• While Trump has claimed these stories were "debunked," none of the allegations have been proven false ^[3]
• Trump has a documented history of promoting deceptive or disproven claims and encouraging conspiracy theories, which affects his credibility when responding to these allegations ^[4]
• The timing of the allegations' public disclosure (many during the 2016 campaign) has been used both to question their validity and to explain why victims felt empowered to come forward at that specific time ^[2]

It's worth noting that various parties have different interests in how these allegations are perceived:

• Political opponents benefit from emphasizing these allegations
• Trump and his supporters benefit from dismissing them as politically motivated
• Media organizations benefit from continued coverage of these high-profile accusations
• Legal professionals and advocacy groups benefit from their involvement in related cases