Oscar-winning actress speaks out about Trump's advances
Oscar-winning actress speaks out about Trump's advances
In a shocking revelation, Oscar-winning British actress Emma Thompson shared her experience with then-businessman Donald Trump, who asked her on a date. The incident took place during a film festival in the late 1990s. Speaking at the Locarno Film Festival on Friday night, Thompson described how Trump approached her and offered to take her on a date, saying "I could have changed the course of American history." The actress, known for her outspoken activism and feminist views, declined his offer. This is not the first time a woman has come forward with stories of Trump's advances. In fact, several women have accused him of sexual misconduct, but he has denied all allegations. Thompson's revelation adds to the long list of disturbing accounts of Trump's behavior towards women.
Context of Trump's behavior towards women
Thompson's account of Trump's advances is just one of the many examples of his questionable behavior towards women. In the past, Trump has been accused of sexual harassment and assault by multiple women, including former beauty pageant contestants and employees of his company. These allegations have resurfaced in recent years amid the #MeToo movement, shining a light on the pervasive issue of sexual misconduct in the entertainment industry and beyond. Despite these accusations, Trump has maintained his innocence and even went as far as calling the allegations "fake news." Thompson's revelation serves as
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Donald Trump
Donald John Trump, born June 14, 1946, in Queens, New York, is an American businessman, media personality, and politician. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School in 1968 with a degree in economics. In 1971, he took over his family’s real estate business, renaming it the Trump Organization, through which he expanded into building and managing skyscrapers, hotels, casinos, and golf courses. Trump gained widespread fame as the host of the reality TV show *The Apprentice* from 2004 to 2015, which helped establish his public persona as a successful entrepreneur. Trump entered politics as a Republican and was elected the 45th president of the United States, serving from 2017 to 2021. His presidency was marked by significant policy actions including tax cuts, deregulation, the appointment of three Supreme Court justices, renegotiation of trade agreements (notably replacing NAFTA with the USMCA), and a focus on immigration control including border wall expansion. He withdrew the U.S. from international agreements such as the Paris Climate Accord and the Iran nuclear deal, and engaged in a trade war with China. His administration’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic was criticized for downplaying the virus’s severity. Trump was impeached twice by the House of Representatives—first in 2019 for abuse of power and obstruction, and again in 2021 for incitement of insurrection—but was acquitted by the Senate both times. After losing the 2020 election to Joe Biden, Trump challenged the results, culminating in the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot. He remains a central figure in American politics, having won the 2024 presidential election and returned as the 47th president in 2025, continuing to promote policies aimed at economic growth, border security, and military strength[1][2][3][4].
