Model’s Explosive Claims: Trump-Epstein Connection Resurfaces Weeks Before Election
In a shocking development that has sent ripples through the 2024 presidential campaign, former Sports Illustrated swimsuit model Stacey Williams has come forward with disturbing allegations against former President Donald Trump, claiming he groped her in the early 1990s while Jeffrey Epstein watched.
Williams broke her silence in an exclusive CNN interview, providing a detailed account of an incident she says occurred at Trump Tower in 1993. The timing of these allegations, just weeks before the November 5 presidential election, has intensified the already heated race between Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris.
The Alleged Incident
According to Williams, the encounter took place after Epstein brought her to Trump Tower during a walk on Fifth Avenue. She describes a troubling scene where Trump allegedly:
- She pulled her close immediately upon greeting.
- He inappropriately touched her, focusing on her breasts and hips.
- I persisted in the unwelcome conversation with Epstein.
“I froze. I couldn’t understand what was going on,” Williams told CNN, describing what she called an “out of body experience.”
Evidence and Corroboration
Three key pieces of evidence support Williams’ account:
- A postcard featuring Mar-a-Lago, signed “Your home away from home,” was received from Trump.
- Three friends’ testimonies confirm that Williams shared her story with them in 2006, 2015, and 2018.
- Property records demonstrate Epstein’s presence in the area during the alleged timeframe.
Trump Campaign Response
The Trump campaign has strongly denied the allegations. Campaign spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt stated: “These accusations, announced on a Harris Campaign call two weeks before the election, are false.” The campaign points to Williams’ participation in a “Survivors for Kamala” event as evidence of potential political motivation.
Broader Context
This allegation adds to a pattern of similar claims against Trump, including:
- More than two dozen women have accused him of misconduct.
- The E. Jean Carroll defamation cases have recently suffered legal setbacks.
- There are concerns regarding his previous associations with Jeffrey Epstein.
Impact on Presidential Race
The latest FiveThirtyEight poll shows Harris holding a slim lead of 48.1% over Trump, with these allegations potentially influencing undecided voters. Political analysts suggest this could be a crucial moment in the campaign’s final stretch.
Williams’ Decision to Come Forward
The former model explains her timing wasn’t politically motivated but was triggered by:
- She participated in a recent Sports Illustrated documentary.
- Personal readiness to share her story
- Trump’s possible return to the White House raises concerns.
“I prided myself on being kind of tough and fighting back, and that was the one time I didn’t,” Williams reflected, explaining her decades of silence.
As this story continues to develop, both campaigns are bracing for its potential impact on voter sentiment. With election day approaching, these allegations have added another layer of complexity to an already unprecedented presidential race.
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