AGAINST WOMEN
Comprehensive documentation of misogyny, sexual violence, and systematic degradation
26+ Accusers · $88.3M Verdict · 40+ Years of Abuse
I do not wish women to have power over men, but over themselves.— Mary Wollstonecraft, 'A Vindication of the Rights of Woman,' 1792
Donald Trump's treatment of women is not a side issue or a matter of personal style. It is a decades-long pattern of sexual violence, public degradation, and systematic attacks on any woman who dares to challenge him. At least 26 women have accused him of sexual assault or misconduct. A federal jury found him liable for sexual abuse. He was recorded bragging about grabbing women without consent. And he has used the presidency to attack accusers, mock survivors, and strip women of reproductive rights.
The pattern spans more than 40 years and touches every dimension of misogyny: appearance-based attacks that reduce women to their bodies, gendered slurs deployed almost exclusively against women who criticize him, sexual humiliation used as a weapon, and intersectional attacks where Black women face both racism and sexism simultaneously. This is not about a few ill-chosen words. It is a comprehensive record of how Trump views and treats half the population.
What follows is the documented evidence -- quotes, dates, court rulings, and the real-world consequences for the women targeted and for women's rights broadly.
Recent Attacks
(2026)
Trump's attacks on women have escalated in his second term. Recent incidents demonstrate the ongoing pattern of attacking women's appearance, blaming victims, and using misogynistic language against female journalists and politicians who challenge him.
The 2026 incidents above are not aberrations -- they are the latest data points in a pattern that has persisted, unchanged, for decades. Trump's response to difficult questions from women remains the same: attack their appearance, question their competence, and redirect from substance to personal degradation. His response to women who are physically attacked remains the same: deny, victim-blame, then escalate. The pattern continues because it has never carried consequences.
"I just start kissing them. It's like a magnet. Just kiss. I don't even wait. And when you're a star, they let you do it. You can do anything. Grab 'em by the pussy.
— Donald Trump, recorded October 2005, released October 2016 (Access Hollywood tape)
Sexual Assault and
Misconduct Allegations
At least 26 women have publicly accused Donald Trump of sexual assault, sexual harassment, or unwanted sexual contact. In 2023, a jury found Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation of E. Jean Carroll -- a civil court ruling that Trump committed sexual assault.
26+ Accusers:
A Pattern Spanning Decades
Jessica Leeds
Trump grabbed her breasts and tried to put his hand up her skirt on an airplane. Trump's Response: 'She would not be my first choice, that I can tell you' (appearance-based attack on accuser)
Ivana Trump
Trump's first wife stated under oath in divorce deposition that Trump 'raped' her after painful scalp surgery. She later softened language but maintained the incident occurred. Trump lawyer Michael Cohen said 'you cannot rape your spouse' (legally incorrect).
Jill Harth
Trump forcibly groped her under her dress at Mar-a-Lago; filed lawsuit alleging attempted rape.
Kristin Anderson
Trump slid his hand up her skirt and touched her vagina through her underwear at a nightclub.
Cathy Heller
Trump grabbed her and forcibly kissed her at Mar-a-Lago Mother's Day brunch.
Temple Taggart McDowell
Trump kissed her on the lips without consent when she was Miss Utah Teen USA.
Mindy McGillivray
Trump groped her at Mar-a-Lago while she was working as assistant photographer.
Rachel Crooks
Trump kissed her on the mouth without consent outside Trump Tower elevators when she was 22.
Natasha Stoynoff
Trump forcibly kissed her while she was interviewing him and Melania for People Magazine. Trump's Response: 'Look at her, I don't think so' (appearance-based attack).
Summer Zervos
Former 'The Apprentice' contestant; Trump kissed her, groped her breasts, thrust his genitals at her. She sued for defamation (case settled).
Cassandra Searles
Trump continually grabbed her ass and invited her to his hotel room when she was Miss Washington USA.
Alva Johnson
Trump forcibly kissed her during 2016 campaign event in Florida.
Additional Accusers
Including: Lisa Boyne, Mariah Billado, Tasha Dixon, Bridget Sullivan, Melissa McGinn, Jennifer Murphy, Juliet Huddy, Ninni Laaksonen, Karena Virginia, Jessica Drake, and others. Common Pattern: Unwanted kissing, groping, forced touching, walking into dressing rooms of pageant contestants.
The sexual assault allegations above share consistent features that reinforce their credibility: 26 women, spanning four decades, describing the same behaviors -- unwanted kissing, groping, and forced touching. Their accounts match, precisely, what Trump himself described on the Access Hollywood tape: "I just start kissing them. I don't even wait." A federal jury weighed the evidence in the E. Jean Carroll case and found Trump liable for sexual abuse, awarding $88.3 million in total damages. Trump's response to every accuser follows the same script: deny, attack her appearance ("she's not my type"), call her a liar, and threaten lawsuits.
But the sexual violence allegations, as devastating as they are, represent only one dimension of Trump's treatment of women. Beyond physical assault, he has spent decades publicly degrading women through a systematic pattern of appearance-based attacks, gendered slurs, and sexual humiliation.
Patterns of Degrading
Language Against Women
Beyond sexual assault, Trump has spent decades publicly degrading women through appearance attacks, sexual objectification, and dehumanizing language. This section documents his systematic pattern of misogyny.
Pattern 1: Appearance-Based
Attacks and Rating Women Trump routinely reduces women to their physical appearance, rates them on a scale, and uses appearance-based insults to dismiss or degrade women -- especially those who criticize or challenge him.
Carly Fiorina (Republican Primary Opponent)
'Look at that face! Would anyone vote for that? Can you imagine that, the face of our next president? I mean, she's a woman, and I'm not supposed to say bad things, but really, folks, come on. Are we serious?' -- Attacking a female Republican primary opponent's appearance to Rolling Stone magazine.
Heidi Klum (Supermodel)
'Heidi Klum. Sadly, she's no longer a 10.' -- Rating a woman's appearance on a numerical scale in interview with New York Times.
Arianna Huffington (Media Executive)
'@ariannahuff is unattractive both inside and out. I fully understand why her former husband left her for a man -- he made a good decision.' -- Twitter attack combining appearance insult with homophobic implication.
Stormy Daniels (Adult Film Actress)
Called Stormy Daniels 'horseface' in a tweet after she sued him over hush money payments. This is a woman he allegedly had an affair with while Melania was pregnant -- then degraded publicly when she spoke out.
Rosie O'Donnell (Comedian, Long-time Target)
'Rosie O'Donnell is disgusting, both inside and out. If you take a look at her, she's a slob.' ... 'Rosie's a loser. A real loser. I look forward to taking lots of money from my nice fat little Rosie.' Repeatedly called her 'fat pig.' Trump has attacked O'Donnell for nearly 20 years using weight-based and appearance-based insults.
Angelina Jolie (Actress)
'I do like her. But she's been with so many guys she makes me look like a baby.' -- Classic slut-shaming, reducing a woman to her perceived sexual activity.
Bette Midler (Singer/Actress)
'I don't particularly like Bette Midler, a woman who is very unattractive both inside and out.'
Kim Kardashian (Media Personality)
'Does everyone know that pig @KimKardashian is the worst?' -- Called Kim Kardashian a 'pig' and later commented on her pregnancy weight gain.
Pattern 2: "Nasty Woman" Trump uses the word 'nasty' almost exclusively against women -- particularly women who challenge his authority, criticize him, or run against him. This gendered slur is designed to silence and demean women in positions of power.
Hillary Clinton (Presidential Debate)
'Such a nasty woman.' Said during presidential debate when Clinton was discussing Social Security. Additional attacks: 'Crooked Hillary,' questioned her stamina, said she doesn't 'look presidential,' mocked her for taking a bathroom break during debate.
Kamala Harris (Vice President, 2024 Opponent)
Called 'nasty' repeatedly (dozens of times). Also: 'She's a bum' (Aug 2024), 'She's dumb as a rock' (Jul 2024), 'She's not smart' (multiple instances). Despite her career as prosecutor and Attorney General. Racial Component: Also questioned Harris's racial identity ('Is she Indian or is she Black?'), a racist attack on her biracial heritage.
Meghan Markle (Duchess of Sussex)
'I didn't know that she was nasty.' After being told Markle called him 'misogynistic' and 'divisive.' Later denied saying it despite audio recording.
Carmen Yulin Cruz (San Juan Mayor)
After Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico, Mayor Cruz criticized the federal response. Trump attacked her leadership while Puerto Ricans were dying from lack of water, electricity, and medical care. Later deleted reference calling her 'nasty.'
Kristen Welker (NBC Journalist)
'She's always been terrible and unfair, just like most of the Fake News reporters.' Pre-emptively attacked NBC's Kristen Welker before she moderated presidential debate.
Pattern 3: Menstruation References
and Sexualized Degradation Trump has made multiple references to women's menstruation and reproductive functions as insults -- a form of sexualized degradation designed to humiliate women publicly.
Megyn Kelly (Fox News Anchor)
'You could see there was blood coming out of her eyes, blood coming out of her wherever.' After Kelly asked about his history of calling women 'fat pigs, dogs, slobs, and disgusting animals' during a Republican debate. Republican Erick Erickson disinvited Trump from his conservative conference in response.
Mika Brzezinski (MSNBC Host)
'I heard poorly rated @Morning_Joe speaks badly of me... Then how come low I.Q. Crazy Mika, along with Psycho Joe, came to Mar-a-Lago... She was bleeding badly from a face-lift. I said no!' As SITTING PRESIDENT, attacked a female journalist with graphic imagery. Republicans including Lindsey Graham, Ben Sasse, Susan Collins, and Paul Ryan condemned this tweet.
Breastfeeding Attorney (Elizabeth Beck)
During a 2011 deposition, attorney Elizabeth Beck asked for a medical break to pump breast milk. Trump called her 'disgusting' and walked out. Beck: 'He got up, his face got red, he shook his finger at me and he screamed, You're disgusting, you're disgusting, and he ran out of there.'
The patterns documented above -- appearance-based attacks, the gendered "nasty" slur, and the weaponization of female biology -- share a common purpose: to punish women for occupying positions of power and to silence them by redirecting attention from their words to their bodies. When Megyn Kelly asked about his history of calling women "fat pigs, dogs, slobs, and disgusting animals," Trump responded with a menstruation reference. When Carly Fiorina ran against him, he attacked her face. When Kamala Harris challenged him, he questioned her intelligence and her racial identity. The message is consistent: women who challenge Trump will be publicly degraded. And for Black women, the attacks are compounded by racism.
Pattern 4: Systematic Attacks
on Black Women
Trump's attacks on Black women combine misogyny with racism, resulting in particularly vicious and dehumanizing rhetoric. Black women face both gendered attacks and racist attacks on their intelligence, appearance, and legitimacy.
Targeting Black Women
in Public Life
Kamala Harris (Vice President, 2024 Presidential Candidate)
Racist: 'Is she Indian or is she Black?' (questioning racial identity). Promoted birther-style conspiracy theories. Misogynistic: Called 'nasty' dozens of times, 'dumb as a rock,' 'not smart,' 'a bum.' Sexualized: Amplified posts implying she slept her way to political positions, repeatedly referenced past relationship with Willie Brown.
Maxine Waters (Congresswoman)
'An extraordinarily low IQ person.' 'She has to immediately take a test for her IQ.' Repeatedly attacked Rep. Waters's intelligence after she criticized his family separation policy. Trump has a pattern of calling Black women 'low IQ.'
Omarosa Manigault Newman (Former White House Aide)
'When you give a crazed, crying lowlife a break, and give her a job at the White House, I guess it just didn't work out. Good work by General Kelly for quickly firing that dog!' Called her a 'dog' (dehumanizing), 'lowlife,' and 'crazed' (gendered attack suggesting hysteria). Trump personally hired Omarosa.
April Ryan (White House Correspondent)
'You're a loser. You're a loser.' 'She doesn't know what she's talking about.' Repeatedly attacked veteran White House correspondent. Real-World Danger: Ryan received so many death threats from Trump supporters that she had to hire security, costing over $100,000.
Abby Phillip (CNN Correspondent)
'What a stupid question. But I watch you a lot. You ask a lot of stupid questions.' Called her question 'stupid' twice when she asked about Acting AG Matthew Whitaker.
Yamiche Alcindor (PBS NewsHour Correspondent)
'That's such a racist question... I mean, honestly, I know you have it written down and everything.' After Alcindor asked about emboldening white nationalists, he called HER question racist -- classic deflection.
Letitia James (New York Attorney General)
Called her 'racist' and 'corrupt' after she brought civil fraud charges against Trump ($454 million judgment). Pattern: Black woman in authority position = automatic accusations of incompetence and corruption.
Fani Willis (Fulton County District Attorney)
'She's out of control.' 'She's got a lot of problems.' After DA Willis brought RICO charges for attempting to overturn Georgia's 2020 election, Trump and allies launched attacks questioning her competence, professionalism, and personal life.
The intersectional pattern is unmistakable: Trump's attacks on Black women combine the gendered slurs he uses against all women with racist attacks on intelligence, legitimacy, and competence. Maxine Waters is "extraordinarily low IQ." Kamala Harris is "dumb as a rock." Omarosa is a "dog." Black women in positions of authority -- prosecutors, Vice President, journalists -- face the most vicious treatment, and every one of them has required security protection after Trump's attacks.
Additional Patterns of
Misogynistic Behavior
Beyond public rhetoric, Trump has a documented history of misogynistic behavior in private and professional settings.
The pageant dressing room invasions, the Howard Stern interviews, the sexualization of his own daughter, the attacks on pregnant women -- each represents a different facet of the same worldview: women exist for Trump's assessment, consumption, and control. When women fulfill that role, they receive conditional praise. When they challenge it, they are degraded, attacked, and punished. This worldview does not stay contained -- it shapes policy, culture, and the lived experiences of women throughout the country.
The Normalization of
Misogyny and Violence
Trump's rhetoric against women doesn't exist in a vacuum. It has real, measurable consequences for women's safety, equality, and participation in public life.
Measurable
Real-World Harm
Rise in Misogynistic Violence
Spike in gendered harassment and threats, death threats to women Trump attacks, schools reported boys using 'grab them by the pussy' to harass girls, April Ryan required armed security costing $100,000+
Silencing of Women's Voices
Chilling effect on reporting sexual assault, women leaving public life due to harassment, discrediting accusers makes other victims less likely to come forward, career retaliation for women who criticize Trump
Undermining #MeToo and Accountability
Message to survivors: 'Even with 26+ accusers, a recorded confession, and jury verdict, a man can still become President.' Emboldening abusers. Mocked Christine Blasey Ford's testimony. E. Jean Carroll verdict denied by supporters.
Impact on Women in Politics
Gendered double standards amplified, 'Lock her up' chants normalizing threats against women candidates, women at all levels report harassment mimicking Trump's language, reinforces barrier to women's leadership
Cultural Impact: Teaching Boys and Girls
Boys learn: You can treat women as objects and still become President. Girls learn: Your appearance matters more than intelligence. Teachers reported boys mimicking Trump's language. Normalizes abuse when President models it.
Women's Health and Reproductive Rights
Roe v. Wade overturned -- maternal mortality rising in states with bans. Cuts to Planned Parenthood affect millions. Weakened enforcement of pregnancy discrimination and harassment laws. Global gag rule affected developing countries.
Expert Analysis
Gender studies scholars, anti-violence educators, and movement leaders on the significance and impact of Trump's pattern of misogynistic behavior.
In Their
Own Words
Experts who study patriarchal violence, gender dynamics, and political rhetoric assess Trump's systematic attacks on women.
Trump's language toward women is classic patriarchal violence. He reduces women to their bodies, punishes them for speaking, and uses sexual humiliation as a weapon. This is the language of abuse, not politics.
Gender Studies Expert, Researcher on Male Violence
Trump represents a backlash against women's equality. His attacks on women -- particularly professional women and women of color -- are about reasserting male dominance in the face of changing gender norms.
Author of "Angry White Men"
Trump's pattern of attacking women who challenge him serves a specific purpose: to warn other women that if they speak up, they will be humiliated, degraded, and destroyed. It's a silencing tactic as old as patriarchy itself.
Author of "Rage Becomes Her: The Power of Women's Anger"
When a sitting President brags about sexual assault and faces no consequences, it sends a message to every man in America that women's bodies are not their own. This has real-world consequences for sexual violence prevention.
Anti-Violence Educator, Creator of "Tough Guise"
Trump's election despite multiple sexual assault allegations told survivors: your pain doesn't matter, your voice doesn't matter, your safety doesn't matter. We're still fighting to overcome that message.
Founder of #MeToo Movement
Trump doesn't just attack individual women -- he perpetuates a system that devalues all women. His obsession with women's appearance, his reduction of women to sexual objects, his punishment of women who don't submit -- this is systemic misogyny.
Gender Studies Scholar, Author
Review the complete dangerous rhetoric documentation covering all target groups -- press, critics, Democrats, immigrants, and women.