WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release) – A total of 17 women have come forward with stories of sexual harassment or sexual assault by President Trump. Rep. Susan Davis joined over 120 of her House colleagues to request a congressional investigation into these allegations.
“The disturbing stories of the courageous women who have come forward warrant a full investigation by Congress,” said Davis. “Congress has a constitutional obligation to look into these disturbing allegations.”
The letter can be found below:
The Honorable Trey Gowdy The Honorable Elijah Cummings
Chairman Ranking Member
House Committee on Oversight & Committee on Oversight &
Government Reform Government Reform
2471 Rayburn House Office Building 2471 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515 Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Chairman Gowdy and Ranking Member Cummings,
The Committee on Oversight and Government Reform is the principal oversight committee of
the House of Representatives and may at “any time” investigate “any matter” as set forth in
House Rule X. In that regard, as Members of the Democratic Women’s Working Group, we are
requesting that the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform investigate the reports of
sexual misconduct raised against President Trump, many of which he has denied. The American
people deserve a full inquiry into the truth of these allegations.
At least 17 women have publicly accused the President of sexual misconduct. Natasha Stoynoff
recounted how the President pushed her against a wall and forced his tongue down her throat. Jill
Harth described how the President attempted to get up her dress. Kristin Anderson detailed how
the President touched her genitals through her underwear. Mariah Billado, Rachel Crooks, Tasha
Dixon, Jessica Drake, Cathy Heller, Samantha Holvey, Ninni Laaksonen, Jessica Leeds, Temple
Taggart McDowell, Mindy McGillivray, Cassandra Searles, Bridget Sullivan, Karena Virginia,
and Summer Zervos also offered alarming accounts.
The President’s own remarks appear to back up the allegations. The President has boasted in
public and in crude terms that he feels at liberty to perpetrate such conduct against women.
Subsequently, Mr. Trump apologized and called it “locker room talk.” He has since called all his
accusers liars.
In the time of “Me Too,” women across the country are coming forward with their own
harrowing stories of sexual harassment and assault. Members of Congress have also come under
scrutiny and investigation, with some resigning, for improper sexual conduct. We cannot ignore
the multitude of women who have come forward with accusations against Mr. Trump. With that
said, the President should be allowed to present evidence in his own defense.
Please respond with a decision within 10 days so that the Democratic Women’s Working Group
can proceed accordingly. We await your prompt response.
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Preceding provided by U.S. Rep. Susan Davis (D-California)