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At least 26 women have publicly accused Trump of rape, kissing and groping without consent, looking under women's skirts, or walking in on naked teenage pageant contestants.[808][809][810] In 2016, he denied all accusations, calling them "false smears" and alleging a conspiracy against him and the American people.[811]

Incitement of violence
See also: Fascism in North America § Donald Trump and allegations of fascism
Research suggests Trump's rhetoric caused an increased incidence of hate crimes.[812][813] During his 2016 campaign, he urged or praised physical attacks against protesters or reporters.[814][815] Numerous defendants investigated or prosecuted for violent acts and hate crimes, including participants of the January 6, 2021, storming of the U.S. Capitol, cited Trump's rhetoric in arguing that they were not culpable or should receive a lighter sentence.[816][817] A nationwide review by ABC News in May 2020 identified at least 54 criminal cases from August 2015 to April 2020 in which Trump was invoked in direct connection with violence or threats of violence mostly by white men and primarily against members of minority groups.