Former Miss Switzerland contestant Beatrice Keul accuses Donald Trump of a 1993 assault, which the White House firmly denies.
A former beauty queen and model, Beatrice Keul, has made severe allegations against United States President Donald Trump, claiming he sexually assaulted her inside a private room at the Plaza Hotel in New York City in November 1993.
Democratic minority members of the House Judiciary Committee made the allegations public in a 53-page staff report released on Monday, October 26, 2026.
The legislative document details an investigation into historical complaints and claims involving business networks and past associates linked to late financier Jeffrey Epstein.
According to the official congressional report, Ms. Keul was 24 when she traveled to the United States to participate in a beauty pageant.
She met Donald Trump during a group lunch at the Plaza Hotel in Manhattan, a property he owned at the time. During their brief initial meeting, Ms. Keul said the businessman offered to assist her with entering the country and continuing her higher education.
Recalling their initial conversation, Ms. Keul alleged to lawmakers that Trump told her:
“I will take care of you.”
The report notes that Jeffrey Epstein also spoke with her at the same gathering, telling her he was close with the host. According to Ms. Keul’s testimony, Epstein told her:
“You know I can take care of you. We organize many parties with Don.”
The report states that later that afternoon, a staff member representing Trump invited Ms. Keul to go upstairs to a private hotel suite.
Believing the meeting was intended to discuss professional and academic opportunities, she accompanied the representative.
However, the document alleges that once she entered the suite, Trump grabbed her and physically forced himself on her in an encounter she described as a “brutal” assault that left her dress torn and caused physical injuries.
The report further states that after the incident, Trump repeated his offers to help her gain entry to New York University and assist with her visa applications while urging her not to discuss the matter with anyone.
The White House has completely rejected the claims outlined in the congressional report, stating that the accusations are untrue and unfounded. Reports confirmed that administration officials dismissed the findings as politically motivated.
Addressing the allegations, White House spokeswoman Lauren Bis stated:
“None of these allegations are true.”
Bis went on to describe the report issued by the House committee staff as:
“nothing more than a desperate attempt by crazed Democrats to distract Americans from the surging Republican momentum driven by President Trump’s historic achievements.”
She also emphasized the President’s past distance from Epstein, adding:
“The President kicked Jeffrey Epstein out of his club at Mar-a-Lago because he was a creep, and he has been fully exonerated of anything related to Epstein.”
The claims recorded in the staff report have not been proven in a court of law, and no criminal charges have been filed in connection with the claims.
Jennifer Baba is a journalist, international news correspondent, and writer at Moderncrux, where she covers artificial intelligence, fintech, emerging technologies, global politics, and international affairs. Based in Nigeria, she is passionate about transforming complex global developments into clear, engaging stories that inform and inspire readers.
