# Barbara Pilling - Trump: Is the President a Sex Pest?

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Published: 2026-06-10T13:00:02+00:00
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## Resource

"Trump: Is the President a Sex Pest?" is a BBC Panorama investigative documentary that aired in July 2018, featuring former model Barbara Pilling as a key witness. [1, 2, 3] The Documentary Overview Focus: Investigative reporter Richard Bilton examined Donald Trump's historical behavior toward women, focusing extensively on the New York modeling scene during the late 1980s. [2, 4] Timing: The special program was broadcast in the United Kingdom just days before Donald Trump's official presidential visit to the country. [1] Barbara Pilling's Allegations The Setting: Barbara Pilling, a young model in New York during the late 1980s, recalled encountering Trump at a high-profile party. [3, 4] The Conduct: She described Trump's presence at the party as unsettling, comparing his behavior around young women to a "shark getting ready to bite". [3, 5] Specific Incident: Pilling alleged that Trump publicly slapped a blonde waitress on the bottom and loudly joked, "Don't worry, that's not your tip". [3] Corroboration: She stated that other models at the event shared similar experiences, with one reporting that Trump tried to grab her as she walked past. [3] Wider Context and Findings The Party Scene: The Yahoo Entertainment coverage of the film highlighted anonymous insider testimony describing the events as environments where older, wealthy men targeted young, often teenage models. [3, 6] Other Witnesses: Former model Heather Braden also appeared, stating that the stark ratio of four men to roughly 50 models made her feel "like a piece of meat in a market". [3] Trump's Response: Donald Trump and his representatives have consistently denied all allegations of sexual misconduct and inappropriate behavior raised in the documentary and similar reports, dismissing them as politically…

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