Former Beauty Queen Accuses Trump of Assault and Threats

Beatrice Keul, a former beauty queen, has accused US President Donald Trump of sexual assault and issuing threats to silence her. In a recent interview, she detailed the alleged incident from 1993 and described the aftermath, including encounters with Jeffrey Epstein. Keul's claims have sparked renewed discussions about Trump's past and the treatment of survivors. She asserts that she will not be silenced and believes more victims will come forward. This article delves into her allegations and the broader implications surrounding them.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 30, 2026, 00:41 IST

Allegations Against Trump

A former beauty queen has come forward with serious allegations against US President Donald Trump, claiming he sexually assaulted her and subsequently warned her against speaking out. Beatrice Keul, who once held the title of Miss Switzerland and participated in the Miss Europe contest, shared her story in an interview with PunchUp, a publication associated with The Daily Beast. Keul, now 55, first made her accusations public in October 2024, stating that the incident occurred in 1993 after Trump invited her to a private meeting during his Donald J. Trump American Dream Pageant in New York.

At the time, Keul was a 23-year-old banking executive who also modeled part-time. She recounted that an aide led her to a suite at the Plaza Hotel, where she alleges Trump assaulted her. In her interview, she described the encounter as violent and intense, stating, "He was grabbing and touching my body everywhere he could. It was bad." Keul claimed she managed to convince Trump to stop, but not before he allegedly warned her not to disclose the incident, saying, "Otherwise, bad things can happen." She interpreted this as a threat.

Keul expressed her determination to speak out, stating, "I stood up to the American president to save lives. This is my truth, and I will not be silenced." She also mentioned that on the same day, Jeffrey Epstein approached her, introducing himself as "Don's best friend" and implying she was meant to be his "prey." In a previous interview with a Swiss newspaper, she described the experience as akin to a horror show, recounting both the assault by Trump and Epstein's persistent advances.

Since going public with her allegations, Keul claims to have received numerous threats, including a chilling AI-generated audio message that warned her, "We know where you are, and we will get you." Her allegations were previously highlighted in a December 2024 investigation by a major news outlet, which featured multiple women sharing similar accounts of alleged misconduct by Trump. Trump has categorically denied all allegations of sexual misconduct, labeling them as "unequivocally false" and asserting he has "never met" some of his accusers.

In response to Keul's recent interview, a White House spokesperson stated that Trump has been fully exonerated regarding any connections to Epstein and claimed he has done more for Epstein's victims than anyone else. Keul also revealed that she has written a book detailing her experiences, which is currently under legal review before publication. She expressed optimism that more survivors will come forward soon, stating, "The dam is about to burst."