1. United States
2. Iowa
3. Letter

I am writing to express my grave concern over your continued support of Donald Trump despite numerous credible allegations of sexual misconduct. Sixteen women have publicly come forward with accusations ranging from unwanted touching to assault. These claims have been reported by reputable sources and warrant serious and impartial attention. The women who have accused Mr. Trump include: Kristin Anderson alleges that in the early 1990s, Trump reached under her skirt and touched her without consent. E. Jean Carroll claims Trump assaulted her in a department store dressing room in the mid-1990s. Rachel Crooks reports an unwanted kiss from Trump in 2005. “Jane Doe” (Katie Johnson) filed a lawsuit alleging repeated abuse by Trump and Jeffrey Epstein when she was 13 years old. Jessica Drake says Trump grabbed and kissed her without consent and later offered her money to visit his hotel room. Jill Harth alleges groping under a dinner table and attempted assault in the early 1990s. Cathy Heller states Trump forcibly grabbed her and attempted to kiss her in 1997. Ninni Laaksonen, former Miss Finland, says Trump squeezed her butt during a pageant photo in 2006. Jessica Leeds recounts being groped and kissed on an airplane in the early 1980s. Mindy McGillivray alleges Trump grabbed her from behind at Mar-a-Lago in 2003. Jennifer Murphy reports an unwanted kiss after a meeting in 2004. Cassandra Searles, Miss Washington 2013, alleges repeated grabbing and invitation to Trump’s hotel room. Natasha Stoynoff claims Trump pushed her against a wall and kissed her without consent in 2005. Temple Taggart McDowell, former Miss Utah, alleges Trump kissed her twice without consent in 1997. Karena Virginia says Trump grabbed her arm and touched her breast in 1998. Summer Zervos alleges groping and unwanted kissing during a 2007 meeting. Several former Miss Teen USA contestants, including Mariah Billado and Victoria Hughes, allege Trump entered their dressing rooms while they were undressed. By defending Mr. Trump, you risk dismissing the experiences of these women and undermining public confidence in justice and accountability. True leadership requires upholding integrity and respect, especially toward survivors of abuse. I urge you to reconsider your position and stand with the victims, not the accused. Protecting Mr. Trump in the face of these allegations is unacceptable and harms us all. Thank you for your attention to this critical matter.