EPTEIN EX GIRLFRIEND GIVES INFORMATION TRUMP AND EPSTEIN CLOSE RELATIONSHIP AND ALLEGED SEX ASSAULT

In a revealing interview with CNN on July 18, 2025, former Sports Illustrated swimsuit model Stacey Williams detailed a disturbing encounter from 1993, where she alleges former President Donald Trump groped her at Trump Tower in the presence of her then-boyfriend, Jeffrey Epstein. Williams, who dated Epstein for approximately four to five months in the early 1990s, also described the close relationship between Epstein and Trump, stating, “They were best friends,” and suggesting they were “up to no good.”

The Alleged Incident

Williams recounted that the incident occurred in early 1993 when she and Epstein, whom she was casually dating, visited Trump Tower in New York City. According to Williams, Epstein suggested they stop by to see Trump while they were walking on Fifth Avenue. Moments after arriving, Williams alleges Trump greeted her and immediately began groping her, touching her breasts, hips, and buttocks without consent. She described the experience as shocking, stating, “The second he was in front of me, he pulled me into him, and his hands were just on me and didn’t come off.” She noted that Trump and Epstein appeared to be smiling at each other during the encounter, leading her to believe it was a “coordinated” act or a “twisted game” between the two men.

Williams, then in her 20s, said she froze during the incident, overwhelmed by confusion and shame. She recalled Epstein’s demeanor shifting as they left Trump Tower, describing him as “seething” and berating her on the sidewalk, saying, “Why did you let him do that?” This reaction, coupled with the men’s behavior, left her with a “sickening feeling” that the encounter was orchestrated. Williams ended her relationship with Epstein shortly after.

Epstein and Trump’s Relationship

Throughout her CNN interview with host Brianna Keilar, Williams emphasized the close friendship between Epstein and Trump. She stated that during her time dating Epstein, Trump was the only friend he consistently mentioned, referring to him as his “bro” and “wingman.” Williams shared that Epstein frequently spoke of spending time with Trump, and she met Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s associate, at his New York home. “It became very clear then that he and Donald were really, really good friends and spent a lot of time together,” she said, recalling their interactions at a 1992 Christmas party hosted by Trump at the Plaza Hotel.

Williams’ claims align with documented accounts of Epstein and Trump’s relationship in the 1990s. Photos and videos from the period, including a 1997 image of the two at Mar-a-Lago and a 1992 video showing them joking together at a party, corroborate their close association. Trump once described Epstein as a “terrific guy” who enjoyed the company of younger women, a statement he later distanced himself from after Epstein’s 2008 conviction as a sex offender.

The Postcard Evidence

Williams provided further evidence of her interaction with Trump, sharing a postcard she claims he sent to her agent later in 1993. The postcard, featuring an aerial view of Mar-a-Lago, Trump’s Palm Beach resort, was inscribed with the message, “Stacey – Your home away from home. Love, Donald.” This artifact, verified by media outlets including The Guardian and ABC News, has been cited as supporting her account. Williams also referenced a 2003 birthday letter Trump allegedly sent to Epstein, which included a drawing of a nude woman, as further evidence of their close and questionable relationship. She laughed off Trump’s claim that the letter was “fake,” stating, “Are you kidding me? I know what they were up to together.”

Corroboration and Context

Williams’ allegations are supported by accounts from friends she confided in over the years. Two friends interviewed by The New York Times and ABC News confirmed that Williams shared details of the incident with them in 2006, 2015, and 2018. One friend, Allison Gutwillinger, recalled seeing the Mar-a-Lago postcard with Trump’s handwritten note in 2015, when Williams discussed the alleged groping after Trump announced his presidential candidacy. Williams also mentioned the incident in social media posts in 2020 and 2024 and referenced it in a 2022 documentary about the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue, though she did not name Trump at the time.

The timing of Williams’ public disclosure, first shared in detail during a “Survivors for Kamala” Zoom call on October 21, 2024, has drawn scrutiny from Trump’s campaign. The event, organized by a group supporting Vice President Kamala Harris but not officially affiliated with her campaign, prompted Trump’s team to dismiss the allegations as “unequivocally false” and politically motivated. Campaign spokesperson Karoline Leavitt suggested the claims were fabricated to distract from unrelated allegations against Harris’ husband, Doug Emhoff, which Emhoff’s team has denied.

Broader Implications

Williams’ allegations add to a series of sexual misconduct accusations against Trump, with over a dozen women, including E. Jean Carroll, who won a civil case against him for sexual abuse in 2023, coming forward over the years. Her account also reignites questions about Trump’s ties to Epstein, who died by suicide in 2019 while awaiting trial on federal sex-trafficking charges. While Trump has claimed he was “not a fan” of Epstein and banned him from Mar-a-Lago after his criminal activities became public, Williams’ statements and historical records suggest a closer relationship in the 1990s.

Williams told CNN she initially hesitated to come forward due to family considerations and the shame she felt, but the #MeToo movement and her participation in the Sports Illustrated documentary gave her the courage to speak out. “I think there’s an evolution to contending with your abuse, and it doesn’t happen overnight,” she said. Her allegations, coupled with her insights into Epstein and Trump’s relationship, continue to fuel public debate about accountability and the legacy of Epstein’s network.