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January 1, 1992 Updated October 12, 2016 Civil Rights

Critical Rights and Rule-of-Law Concern

Miss Universe and Miss Teen USA: Documented Sexual Misconduct and Dressing Room Violations

Trump bragged on the Howard Stern show that he would 'go backstage' before shows and that contestants 'are standing there with no clothes' — and that 'I'm allowed to go in because I'm the owner of the pageant.' Multiple former Miss Universe and Miss Teen USA contestants confirmed the behavior; for the teen pageant, the contestants were as young as 15. Trump's ownership gave him structural access that contestants could not refuse without losing their competition standing.

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January 1, 1980 Updated October 1, 2020 Civil Rights

Major Abuse of Power

Sexual Misconduct Allegations: 26 Women Prior to E. Jean Carroll Civil Verdict

The women who accused Trump of sexual misconduct covered a range of circumstances: models and contestants at Trump-owned beauty pageants, women at events and parties, employees in business settings, and strangers at social venues. The common elements across many accounts were unwanted kissing or groping in private settings with no witnesses. After the October 2016 Access Hollywood tape, in which Trump said 'when you're a star, they let you do it. You can do anything. Grab 'em by the pussy,' multiple women came forward stating the tape described what Trump had done to them. Trump called all accusers liars and threatened to sue them.

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