Former Miss Switzerland Accuses Trump of Sexual Assualt

Former Miss Switzerland Beatrice Keul accused President Trump of raping her in 1993, according to a report released by Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee. The allegation has renewed focus on Trump's past association with Jeffrey Epstein.

The Details: Trump has denied the claim and described the report as politically motivated. Keul, who was 24 at the time, told the House Judiciary Committee that Trump invited her to a suite in New York City's Plaza Hotel during a beauty pageant event. He then reportedly raped her, tore her dress and left her with bruises and other injuries. According to the report, Trump had previously offered to help Keul get a US visa and gain admission to New York University and continued to repeat those offers to pressure her to remain silent.

Epstein Ties: Keul also told investigators that Epstein had approached her at the same event and invited her to a gathering at Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate. Another claim included that Trump and Epstein used the "Donald J. Trump American Dream Pageant" as a "hunting ground" to "prey" on young girls ages 16 to 22.

For Context: Keul's allegations are included in a broader report by House Judiciary Committee Democrats that are examining Trump's connections to Epstein. In 2024, Keul also accused Trump of groping her and making unwanted sexual advances. Trump has not been charged in connection with Keul's assault allegations.

From the Left and Center: The story was generally covered more by outlets on the left and in the center. Newsweek (Center bias) emphasized that Keul feared for her safety after the report was released. Time (Lean Left) said the report's release "comes as Democrats are working to signal to voters how they will make use of their power" if they win midterms. It also placed Keul's claims within a broader pattern of alleged exploitation connected to Trump's social circle, including allegations against Paolo Zampolli, a former Trump administration official and Trump ally, who the report claimed was "an active participant" in the Epstein sex trafficking allegations.

From the Right: An opinion writer in Daily Wire (Right) opened with, "Well, would you look at that? Just days before the election, a brave woman has stepped forward to announce that Donald J. Trump, our commander in crime, raped her." The writer questioned Keul's credibility and argued that Democrats and liberal media outlets are applying a double standard by scrutinizing Trump while overlooking allegations of sexual misconduct by former President Bill Clinton. They generally used sarcasm and skepticism and suggested that when allegations of groping from Keul wasn't enough, the media tried "the R-word this time." Conversely, the Daily Mail (Lean Right) detailed Keul's allegations and descriptions of his relationship with Epstein.

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