Summary
Women who have accused former President Donald Trump of sexual assault are featured in a series of new political ads aimed at discouraging voters from supporting him in the upcoming election. The advertisements, produced by George Conway’s Anti-Psychopath PAC, recount personal experiences of alleged misconduct, emphasizing the gravity of their accusations against Trump as he positions himself as a protector of women.
The ads include testimonies from Natasha Stoynoff, a former People magazine reporter, and Jessica Leeds, who describe incidents of sexual assault involving Trump. Stoynoff recounts a 2005 incident at Mar-a-Lago where Trump allegedly forced himself on her during an interview, while Leeds describes being groped by Trump during a flight in 1979. These narratives are broadcasted in the context of Trump’s recent claims at campaign rallies, where he has stated he aims to be a protector of women, a claim that many critics, including the accusers themselves, find ironic and deeply troubling given his history. The ads are strategically placed in media outlets popular among Trump’s supporters, aiming to remind voters of his alleged predatory behavior as the election approaches.
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