Former President Donald Trump is facing a new wave of accusations of inappropriate conduct, adding fuel to the fire of controversies surrounding his past. Beatrice Keul, a former contestant in the Miss Switzerland pageant, has come forward with allegations of groping by Trump during a 1993 encounter. This latest allegation, reported exclusively by DailyMail, follows closely on the heels of similar accusations made by former Sports Illustrated model Stacey Williams just a week prior.
Keul claims she was invited to Trump’s hotel suite in New York City under the pretense of a private conversation. However, once inside the suite, she alleges that Trump aggressively approached her, grabbing and touching her body without her consent. Keul, who was working as a model at the time, described the experience as profoundly unsettling, highlighting the contrast between her Swiss upbringing and the assertive, even aggressive, demeanor of Trump.
The incident unfolded during a trip to the United States for the Miss Universe competition. Keul’s interaction with Trump started at Trump Castle Casino, where she was among 50 contestants offered transportation to the Plaza Hotel in Manhattan. During their initial meeting, she recalls Trump mispronouncing her name, but also noticing his particular interest in her, which led to an extended conversation.
However, the encounter took a disturbing turn when, after a press luncheon, a staff member invited Keul to a private meeting with Trump. Trusting it was merely a casual conversation, Keul went to his suite, only to find herself in a situation she describes as alarming.
“He jumped on me. He was grabbing and touching my body everywhere he could,” she recounted. In a moment of panic, Keul attempted to resist Trump’s advances, clearly expressing her lack of consent. “He kissed me on the lips and on the neck. He tried to lift my dress,” she stated.
Keul’s account paints a picture of a terrifying experience. Feeling trapped and afraid of the potential repercussions, she chose to remain diplomatic, fearing the consequences of speaking out. “When you are with sick people you have to stay calm, because if you are not calm something very bad can happen,” she explained.
After about half an hour of enduring Trump’s advances, he shifted the conversation, inquiring about her plans in the US and even offering to help her secure a placement at New York University. Feeling trapped but determined to remain calm, Keul opted to keep the incident to herself, fearing potential backlash during the week-long pageant events. “I was scared that I could not go home,” she added, highlighting the pressure of being in a foreign country.
Keul’s decision to come forward now is motivated by her recent discovery of documents related to her US trip, including plane tickets and Trump’s invitation. These documents provided the catalyst for her to finally share her story.
Trump’s office has dismissed Keul’s allegations as “false,” suggesting they are a politically motivated tactic to divert attention from controversies surrounding Vice President Kamala Harris’ husband, Doug Emhoff. This echoes their response to Stacey Williams’ accusations just a week prior, denying her claims and implicating political motivations.
It’s important to note that these allegations are not isolated incidents. Trump has faced numerous accusations of sexual misconduct from at least 27 women. These accusations range from unwanted touching and groping to more serious allegations of sexual assault and rape. The high-profile case involving E. Jean Carroll, which resulted in over $88 million in damages, further highlights the pattern of serious misconduct allegations against Trump.
With these new accusations, Trump’s past behavior remains under scrutiny. These allegations, coupled with previous accusations and the ongoing legal proceedings, raise serious questions about Trump’s character and his behavior towards women. As these accusations come to light, the public is left to grapple with the complexities of assessing allegations of sexual misconduct, particularly when they involve figures of power and influence.
