Former Sports Illustrated Model Recalls Alleged Groping by Trump at 1992 Christmas Party
Stacey Williams, a former Sports Illustrated swimsuit model, has recounted an alleged groping incident involving Donald Trump during a 1992 Christmas party. Introduced by Jeffrey Epstein, Williams described the encounter as disorienting and shameful. She had kept the experience secret for years, only speaking out recently as the political climate shifted. Williams remains concerned about Trump's potential return to power, expressing her deep disapproval of him.
Stacey Williams, a former Sports Illustrated swimsuit model, has publicly accused Donald Trump of inappropriate behavior during a 1992 encounter facilitated by Jeffrey Epstein. In her first television interview, Williams detailed the alleged incident, shedding light on her experiences and the impact it had on her life.
Details of the Alleged Encounter with Trump
In her interview, Stacey Williams recounted meeting Donald Trump at a Christmas party in 1992, where she was introduced by Jeffrey Epstein, a figure she had casually dated. Williams described the moment Trump approached her, stating that he immediately pulled her close and began touching her inappropriately. She recalled feeling frozen and unable to comprehend the situation, describing it as an 'out of body experience.' Williams expressed that she tried to maintain a facade of normalcy during the encounter, despite her discomfort.
Williams' Reaction and Subsequent Silence
Williams shared that she felt a deep sense of shame following the incident, particularly after Epstein admonished her for allowing Trump to touch her. She described a feeling of being manipulated, suggesting that the encounter was part of a 'twisted game.' Following the incident, Williams distanced herself from Epstein and avoided Trump at social events. She did not disclose the incident to anyone, including her husband, until the rise of the #MeToo movement prompted her to reconsider her silence.
Trump's Response and Campaign Implications
In response to Williams' allegations, Karoline Leavitt, a spokesperson for Trump, dismissed the claims as false and questioned the authenticity of a postcard Williams claimed to have received from Trump. The postcard, which featured Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort, was said to be signed with a message indicating a personal connection. Leavitt suggested that the timing of Williams' accusations, coinciding with a campaign call for Kamala Harris, was a strategic distraction from other political issues.
Williams' Background and Career
Stacey Williams, born in 1968 in Dallas, Pennsylvania, rose to prominence in the modeling industry during the late 1980s. She became a well-known figure through her work with Sports Illustrated, appearing in multiple swimsuit issues and earning a place in the magazine's Hall of Fame. Despite her success, Williams chose to maintain a relatively low profile compared to her contemporaries, focusing on her personal life and family. She is married to Evan Strauss and has a child with him, living a more private life away from the spotlight.
