A former European beauty queen has renewed allegations that Donald Trump sexually assaulted her during an encounter in New York more than three decades ago, claims the former president has repeatedly denied.
Beatrice Keul, who competed in international beauty pageants in the early 1990s, says the alleged incident occurred in 1993 when she traveled to New York in connection with a pageant associated with Trump. Keul first made the allegations public in 2024 and recently shared additional details in a new interview.
Trump has denied accusations of sexual misconduct made against him over the years and has described similar claims as false.
Allegations
Keul told PunchUp that she was invited to New York to take part in what she described as the American Dream Pageant. She said an aide later arranged a private meeting with Trump at the Plaza Hotel.
In the interview, Keul alleged that Trump sexually assaulted her during that meeting. She described the encounter as brief but violent and said she attempted to call for help.
Keul also claimed that after the alleged incident, Trump warned her not to speak publicly about what had happened. She said she interpreted his comments as a threat intended to keep her silent.
These claims have not been substantiated in court, and no criminal charges related to Keul’s allegations have been filed.
Additional Claims
Keul has also alleged that Jeffrey Epstein approached her later the same day, introducing himself as a close associate of Trump and inviting her to attend a gathering at Mar-a-Lago. In earlier interviews with Swiss media, she described the overall experience as deeply distressing.
In her most recent interview, Keul said she has continued to receive threats since going public and said she felt compelled to speak despite the personal consequences.
Trump Response
Trump has consistently denied allegations of sexual misconduct. In response to similar claims, his representatives have said he has never engaged in nonconsensual behavior.
According to The Daily Beast, White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson said Trump has been “totally exonerated” regarding matters connected to Epstein and added that he has supported efforts related to Epstein’s victims. Trump’s campaign has previously dismissed Keul’s claims as false.
Broader Context
Keul is one of more than two dozen women who have publicly accused Trump of sexual misconduct over several decades. Trump has denied those accusations, and some have resulted in civil litigation, while others have not proceeded through the courts.
Keul has said she is preparing a book detailing her experiences and believes other women may eventually come forward with similar allegations.
The claims remain allegations, and Trump has not been found criminally liable in connection with Keul’s account.
FAQs
Who is Beatrice Keul?
A former European beauty pageant contestant.
What does Keul allege?
She alleges Trump sexually assaulted her in 1993.
Has Trump responded to the claims?
He has denied all allegations of misconduct.
Have charges been filed?
No criminal charges have been filed in this case.
When did Keul go public?
She first made the allegations public in 2024.
