President Donald Trump is facing renewed scrutiny following the release of a congressional report detailing serious allegations made by a former Swiss beauty queen about an encounter at a luxury New York City hotel more than three decades ago.
Beatrice Keul, a former Miss Switzerland contestant, has accused Trump of sexual assault during an alleged incident at the Plaza Hotel in November 1993.
Her account was included in a report released by Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee, which examined allegations concerning Trump’s past connections to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein.
The White House has strongly denied Keul’s accusations, calling them untrue.
Trump has not been criminally charged in connection with her allegations.
Former Beauty Queen Describes 1993 Encounter
Keul was 24 years old and working as both a model and a financial services professional when she was recruited to participate in the Donald J. Trump American Dream Pageant in November 1993.
The competition brought young women to events in Atlantic City and New York, offering participants opportunities to meet influential figures in business and entertainment.
According to the congressional report, Keul attended a press luncheon at the Plaza Hotel, which Trump owned at the time.
During the event, she alleges that Trump approached her and discussed opportunities that could potentially help her establish a future in the United States.
Keul claimed he offered assistance with obtaining a visa and gaining admission to New York University.
She also alleged that Jeffrey Epstein approached her separately and made similar promises, including an invitation to attend an event at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago property.
Later that day, Keul claims she received an invitation from someone representing Trump to meet with him privately in an upstairs hotel suite.
Believing the meeting could provide professional and educational opportunities, she agreed.
What happened during that encounter is now at the center of the allegations outlined in the congressional report.
Allegations Detail Disturbing Private Meeting
Keul alleges that the private meeting at the Plaza Hotel took an unexpected and deeply distressing turn.
In her account to congressional staff, she accused Trump of forcing himself on her without her consent.
She described the alleged encounter as physically aggressive and said she suffered injuries.
The report states that Keul was left frightened and shaken by what she says occurred.
She further alleged that Trump continued discussing his earlier promises to assist with her visa and university admission after the encounter.
According to her account, he also instructed her to remain silent about what had happened.
Keul claimed she continued participating in the pageant despite feeling overwhelmed by the experience.
After returning to Switzerland, she reportedly declined an opportunity to attend another Trump-sponsored competition in Hawaii.
She also alleged that Trump contacted her several months later and again offered assistance with relocating to the United States and attending New York University.
Keul said she rejected those offers.
These details represent Keul’s allegations as presented in the congressional report. They have not been established as findings in a criminal proceeding.
Congressional Report Examines Trump’s Past Connections
The allegations were included in a report released by Democratic members of the House Judiciary Committee.
The report examined Trump’s historical connections to Jeffrey Epstein and raised questions about events involving young women who participated in beauty competitions during the 1990s.
Keul’s account was presented alongside other allegations involving promises of professional advancement and educational opportunities.
The report also referenced a 1997 lawsuit filed against Trump by Jill Harth, who had been involved in organizing the beauty competition.
Committee Democrats drew comparisons between Keul’s allegations and accounts from women who described being offered career or educational opportunities by Epstein.
However, the inclusion of these allegations in a congressional report does not establish that Trump committed the alleged acts.
The report reflects the findings and interpretations of Democratic committee members rather than a criminal court judgment.
White House Issues Strong Denial
The White House rejected the allegations following the report’s release.
White House spokeswoman Lauren Bis told reporters that the claims were false and accused congressional Democrats of using the report for political purposes.
The administration also reiterated its position that Trump had been cleared of wrongdoing in connection with Epstein.
The White House maintained that Trump had distanced himself from Epstein, pointing to his previous statements that the financier was removed from his Mar-a-Lago club.
Trump has repeatedly denied wrongdoing in response to allegations involving his past personal relationships and conduct.
At the time of the report’s publication, no criminal charges had been filed against Trump concerning Keul’s account.
Previous Civil Case Returns to Public Attention
The latest allegations have also renewed attention on Trump’s previous legal disputes involving accusations of sexual misconduct.
One of the most prominent cases involved writer E. Jean Carroll, who accused Trump of assaulting her in a New York City department store during the 1990s.
Trump denied Carroll’s allegations.
In May 2023, a New York civil jury found Trump liable for sexually abusing Carroll and defaming her.
The verdict was a civil finding, not a criminal conviction.
The jury awarded Carroll approximately $5 million in damages.
Trump challenged the verdict, but the United States Supreme Court declined to reconsider the case in August 2026.
A separate defamation case resulted in an additional $83 million damages award against Trump, which he has also challenged.
Carroll’s case is legally separate from Keul’s allegations, and the findings in that case do not determine the truth of Keul’s account.
Nevertheless, the newly released congressional report has brought additional attention to allegations concerning Trump’s conduct during the 1990s.
Why the Allegations Are Emerging More Than 30 Years Later
Keul’s account concerns an alleged encounter that took place in November 1993, when Trump was a prominent New York businessman and years away from entering the White House.
The report provides a detailed public presentation of her allegations more than three decades after the alleged incident.
Her account was documented through an interview with congressional committee staff.
The passage of time presents challenges in evaluating historical allegations, particularly when they concern private encounters and events that occurred decades earlier.
The report describes Keul’s recollections and references other accounts, but the allegations have not resulted in criminal charges against Trump.
Questions about the events described in the report remain contested.
New Report Draws Attention to Decades-Old Claims
The latest developments highlight the continuing public examination of Trump’s personal history and his past association with Epstein.
Keul’s allegations are particularly notable because they concern an event connected to a beauty competition and a meeting at one of New York City’s most recognizable luxury hotels.
The report’s release has placed her account before a wider audience, while the White House continues to dispute the allegations.
The details of Keul’s accusations, the congressional report, and the administration’s response were reported by PEOPLE on October 26.
For now, the allegations remain disputed, with no criminal charges filed against Trump in connection with Keul’s claims.
As the report continues to attract attention, the distinction between allegations, official findings, and the administration’s response remains essential to understanding the controversy.
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