By Ben Meiselas
Ben Meiselas here. You all know that at MeidasTouch, we’re committed to shining a light on the dark corners of Donald Trump’s past, because you deserve to know the truth about who he really is, and what he is trying to hide.
Today, I’m sharing an exclusive report about a deeply troubling chapter from 1991, when Trump hosted the “Look of the Year” beauty pageant alongside John Casablancas, a man whose Elite Model Management has been exposed as a front for preying on underage girls. This is a stark reminder of the character of a man who continues to seek power, and it’s up to us to hold him accountable.
Let’s set the scene: September 1991, aboard a private yacht cruising toward the Statue of Liberty. A golden sunset lights up the Manhattan skyline, but below deck, a far uglier scene unfolds. Scores of teenage girls, some as young as 14, parade in evening dresses and miniskirts, surrounded by older men, many old enough to be their fathers or grandfathers. These men, including a 45-year-old Donald Trump, leer and dance with these girls, exploiting their youth and vulnerability.
I’ve uncovered footage from this event and it’s chilling. You see Trump judging these young girls, many in bathing suits, as they walk before him, his gaze as predatory as the environment Casablancas cultivated. The Guardian’s 2020 investigation backs this up, detailing a culture of sexual harassment, exploitation, and even rape at these events, where alcohol flowed freely to minors.
Casablancas, Trump’s close associate, was no saint either. His marriage ended after a “relationship” with a 15-year-old, whom he creepily called a “woman-child.” This was Trump’s inner circle—a man who saw nothing wrong with inspecting girls, some naked, in pageant dressing rooms because, as he bragged on Howard Stern, “I’m the owner, so I’m allowed to.” Contestants like Tasha Dixon, Miss Arizona 2001, described feeling “very dirty” and “creeped out” as Trump “looked them up and down” during a media tour. Miss Universe 1996, Alicia Machado, was publicly shamed by Trump for gaining weight, even mocked as “Miss Piggy.” His own words betray him, from admitting to ogling naked contestants to making vile comments about a teenage Lindsay Lohan and a 12-year-old Paris Hilton.
This isn’t just about a pageant; it’s about a pattern of predatory behavior that Trump has never answered for. The footage is hard to watch, so please be advised. But if you want to see truth that Trump has been desperately trying to hide, watch my new report above. One other thing is clear as well: what we’ve uncovered here is just the tip of the iceberg. Trump’s attempts to bury his ties to Epstein and others like Casablancas show he’ll do anything to hide his past. But we won’t let him.
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