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2016 presidential campaign

The 2016 presidential campaign, during which the recording was published.

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Jan 7, 2026
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How did the 2016 Access Hollywood tape affect voter behavior and campaign messaging during the election?

The release of the Access Hollywood tape produced a measurable but limited electoral shock: researchers estimate a modest 2–3 point drop in Trump’s support immediately after the tape surfaced, concent...

Jan 12, 2026
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What exactly was on the 2005 'Access Hollywood' tape and how have courts and juries treated it as evidence in other cases?

The 2005 “Access Hollywood” tape is a hot-mic recording of Donald Trump and Billy Bush in which Trump boasts about kissing, groping and trying to have sex with women who were not his wife and uses the...

Jan 27, 2026
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How did media and political opponents react to Trump's medical claims in 2016 and 2020?

Media outlets, medical experts and Trump’s political opponents treated his medical claims in 2016 and 2020 as flashpoints: in 2016 they fed a broader debate about candidate fitness and produced intens...

Feb 7, 2026

donald trump you can do anything to women when you're a star

The phrase " You can do anything" comes from a 2005 recording in which made lewd remarks about women, including "Grab them by the pussy," that were published by and in 2016; the tape reignited scrutin...

Feb 7, 2026

donald trmpu you can do anything to women when you're a star

The phrase in question — that “when you’re a star, they let you do it. You can do anything” — appears verbatim in a 2005 recording of published by major outlets in , in which he also says “grab them b...

Feb 6, 2026

Has Lis Smith publicly confirmed advising any Texas or 2026 Senate campaigns?

Based on the reporting provided, has not publicly confirmed advising any campaigns or any 2026 U.S. Senate campaigns; available sources document her long résumé as a strategist and public commentator ...

Feb 5, 2026

What were the consequences for Donald Trump after the Access Hollywood tape was released?

tape—recorded in 2005 and published by on October 7, 2016—briefly dented ’s public standing but did not stop him from winning the presidency; scholars find a modest but significant drop in support aft...

Feb 4, 2026

How did media outlets verify and publish the Access Hollywood tape audio in 2016?

The tape was revealed to the public when published a video and article on October 7, 2016, after a reporter obtained the recording and sought comment from ’s campaign . News organizations then relied ...

Feb 4, 2026

Which allegations involve alleged misconduct before his presidency versus during/after his presidency?

The record of falls into two broad buckets: a long-running set of sexual‑misconduct and assault claims tied to incidents that largely predate his presidency (spanning roughly the 1980s through 2013), ...

Feb 4, 2026

How did Trump's 2005 comments affect the 2016 presidential campaign and voter opinions?

tape in October 2016 produced a major, immediate controversy that forced the campaign into damage-control mode, prompted some leaders and corporate partners to distance themselves, and intensified nat...

Feb 2, 2026

How did political figures and athletes respond to Trump’s Access Hollywood tape in 2016?

The release of the “Access Hollywood” tape in October 2016 produced an immediate, polarized response from : condemned the remarks and called for to be disqualified from office, while many figures stay...

Feb 2, 2026

How did Pizzagate evolve into QAnon and other online conspiracy offshoots?

began as a false interpretation of leaked and culminated in a real-world armed intrusion at a pizzeria, setting the template for later networked conspiracies; its imagery and claims were folded into w...

Feb 2, 2026

What is the content and status of the anonymous 2016 'Jane Doe' federal complaint alleging sexual abuse with Jeffrey Epstein and Donald Trump?

The anonymous 2016 federal complaint filed under the pseudonym “” as a minor to parties hosted by in in 1994 and was repeatedly sexually assaulted there by both Epstein and , including claims of rape ...

Jan 11, 2026

What court judgment or settlement required Donald J. Trump to pay penalties and dissolve his foundation?

A New York state court action brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James ended with a stipulation and judicial order requiring Donald J. Trump to pay $2 million in damages, reimburse the Trump...

Jan 6, 2026

What are all the exact verbatim texts of the Presidential Walk of Fame plaques, and where can official transcripts be obtained?

The available press reports reproduce several of the new bronze plaque texts installed on the White House “Presidential Walk of Fame,” but no single news report in the provided pool publishes a comple...