Donald Trump 'grabbed me and went for the lips', says new accuser
This authoritative-secondary source from The Guardian supports 4 claims across 4 ledger entries.
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Cathy Heller publicly alleged that Donald Trump grabbed her and tried to kiss her during a Mother's Day brunch at Mar-a-Lago in 1997.
Heller interview and account of the alleged 1997 encounterCathy Heller gave a named account of an alleged 1997 Mar-a-Lago encounter · Named account and campaign denial published October 15, 2016. · reviewed 2026-09-03
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Cathy Heller publicly alleged that Donald Trump grabbed her and tried to kiss her during a Mother's Day brunch at Mar-a-Lago in 1997. This claim records Heller's allegation, not an adjudicated finding.
Heller interview and account of the alleged 1997 encounterCathy Heller publicly alleged Trump forcibly kissed her at Mar-a-Lago · superseded evidence record · reviewed 2026-09-03
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Trump campaign spokesman Jason Miller denied Cathy Heller's account and called it a bogus claim.
Trump campaign response from Jason MillerTrump campaign spokesman Jason Miller called Heller's account bogus · Jason Miller issued the campaign denial October 15, 2016. · reviewed 2026-09-03
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Trump campaign spokesman Jason Miller denied Cathy Heller's account and called it a bogus claim. This claim records the campaign's denial; it does not adjudicate Heller's allegation.
Trump campaign response from Jason MillerTrump's campaign denied Heller's allegation · superseded evidence record · reviewed 2026-09-03