A report released by Democrats on the US House Judiciary Committee details former beauty pageant contestant Beatrice Keul’s allegation that Donald Trump raped her at New York’s Plaza Hotel in 1993. The White House has denied the accusation, and Trump has not been charged in connection with her claim.
US President Donald Trump is facing renewed scrutiny after a report released by Democratic members of the House Judiciary Committee detailed an allegation of rape made by Beatrice Keul, a former Miss Switzerland contestant.
According to the report, Keul told congressional staff that Trump raped her in November 1993, when she was 24. She alleged that the incident occurred at the Plaza Hotel in New York during events connected to a beauty pageant hosted by Trump.
The report, released on October 26, 2026, examines allegations involving 11 women and Trump’s past association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The document draws on interviews, survivor accounts and other records.
What Beatrice Keul Alleged About the 1993 Incident
According to the report, Keul attended a pageant-related event after being invited to participate in the American Dream Pageant.
She told congressional staff that Trump offered to help her obtain a US visa and gain admission to New York University. She also said she encountered Epstein at the event, where he allegedly introduced himself as Trump’s close friend and invited her to a party at Mar-a-Lago.
Keul alleged that a representative later invited her to meet Trump in a hotel suite. She said Trump raped her during the encounter and subsequently urged her to remain silent.
The report also states that Trump contacted Keul in Switzerland several months later and renewed his offers to assist with her visa and university admission.
These details reflect Keul’s account as presented in the report and have not been established through a criminal court proceeding.
White House Denies the Allegations
The White House has strongly rejected the accusation, describing the congressional report as politically motivated.
A spokesperson said the allegations were untrue and defended Trump’s record regarding Epstein. Trump has previously maintained that he ended his association with Epstein and has denied wrongdoing related to the convicted sex offender.
The report was released by Democratic members of the House Judiciary Committee. Its publication does not constitute a judicial finding, and Trump has not been criminally charged over Keul’s allegation.
Report Includes Accounts Involving Other Women
The congressional report discusses accounts involving 11 women. According to the Democratic committee members, five women directly accuse Trump of rape or sexual assault in Epstein’s company or presence.
The document examines the social circles surrounding Trump and Epstein during the 1990s, including connections to beauty pageants, modelling agencies and parties.
Democratic committee members have called for an independent special counsel to investigate Epstein’s potential co-conspirators and the handling of related evidence by federal authorities.
The allegations in the report vary in nature and remain subject to their individual evidentiary and legal circumstances.
Trump’s Separate Legal Case Involving E. Jean Carroll
The report has also drawn attention to Trump’s separate legal history involving writer E. Jean Carroll.
In 2023, a civil jury found Trump liable for sexually abusing Carroll and defaming her, awarding her $5 million in damages. In a separate 2024 defamation case, another jury awarded Carroll $83.3 million.
Trump has denied Carroll’s allegations and challenged the legal outcomes. Those cases are separate from Keul’s allegation and do not establish whether her account is true.
What Happens Next?
The congressional report has renewed scrutiny of Trump’s past association with Epstein and prompted calls from Democrats for further investigation.
However, Keul’s accusation remains an allegation, not a criminal conviction or a finding of liability by a court. The White House continues to deny the claim.
Further developments will depend on any additional evidence, investigative steps or official proceedings that may follow the report’s release.