Former Miss USA Contestant Details Encounters With Trump
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Donald Trump told NBC that he did not know Temple Taggart McDowell, had never kissed her, and emphatically denied her claim. This record documents Trump's denial; it does not adjudicate Taggart McDowell's allegation.
Trump's response to NBCTrump personally denied Taggart McDowell's allegation · superseded evidence record · reviewed 2026-09-03
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Donald Trump told NBC that he did not know Temple Taggart McDowell, had never kissed her, and emphatically denied her claim.
Trump's response to NBCTrump told NBC he did not know or kiss Temple Taggart McDowell · Trump issued the NBC denial October 13, 2016. · reviewed 2026-09-03
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In a signed statement, Temple Taggart McDowell alleged that Donald Trump kissed her on the lips without consent at the 1997 Miss USA pageant and later at Trump Tower. This claim records Taggart McDowell's allegation, not an adjudicated finding.
NBC interview describing the two alleged encountersTemple Taggart McDowell issued a signed statement alleging two unwanted kisses by Trump · superseded evidence record · reviewed 2026-09-03
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In a signed statement, Temple Taggart McDowell alleged that Donald Trump kissed her on the lips without consent at the 1997 Miss USA pageant and later at Trump Tower.
NBC interview describing the two alleged encountersTemple Taggart McDowell signed an account of alleged contact at Miss USA and Trump Tower · NBC account and denial aired October 13, 2016; signed statement followed October 28. · reviewed 2026-09-03