Fact-Check: "Donald Trump had sex with his daughter"
What We Know
The claim that Donald Trump had sexual relations with his daughter is unfounded and lacks credible evidence. Over the years, Donald Trump has faced numerous allegations of sexual misconduct from various women, but none of these allegations involve sexual relations with his daughter, Ivanka Trump. According to Wikipedia, at least 28 women have accused Trump of sexual misconduct, including acts of rape and non-consensual touching, but these do not include any claims about his daughter.
Ivanka Trump has publicly defended her father, stating, "I believe my father, I know my father," in response to questions about the allegations against him (BBC News). This indicates that she does not support the notion of any inappropriate behavior involving her.
Moreover, false claims regarding Trump’s alleged sexual misconduct with minors have circulated, particularly in the context of his association with Jeffrey Epstein. However, these claims have been debunked and clarified as misleading (Snopes, Reuters).
Analysis
The sources available provide a clear distinction between the various allegations against Donald Trump and the specific claim regarding his daughter. The allegations of sexual misconduct against Trump are numerous and well-documented, but they do not include any accusations of sexual relations with Ivanka Trump.
The credibility of the sources discussing Trump's sexual misconduct is generally high, as they come from established news organizations and fact-checking platforms. For example, PBS and 19th News provide comprehensive overviews of the allegations against Trump, while Snopes and Reuters specifically address the misinformation surrounding child molestation claims.
However, it is important to note that while some sources discuss inappropriate comments Trump has made about his daughter, such as those reported by The Guardian, these do not equate to the claim of sexual relations. The context of these comments is often sensationalized and does not provide a basis for the claim in question.
Conclusion
The claim that Donald Trump had sexual relations with his daughter is False. There is no credible evidence to support this assertion, and it is contradicted by statements from Ivanka Trump herself, as well as the lack of any allegations of this nature in the extensive documentation of Trump's sexual misconduct. The sources reviewed indicate that while Trump has faced serious allegations from numerous women, none involve his daughter.
Sources
- Donald Trump sexual misconduct allegations
- Ivanka Trump: 'I believe my father's denials' of sexual ...
- False posts say AP reported on Trump 'child molestation ...
- The history of Donald Trump's sexual assault allegations
- What We Know About Origins of Trump Child Rape Allegations
- All the assault allegations against Donald Trump, recapped
- Yes, Donald Trump Was Accused of Raping a 13 Year Old, But ...
- Donald Trump was allegedly creepy about Ivanka