The claims against Trump became a focus of the 2016 presidential campaign after the release of the infamous Access Hollywood tape in which he openly bragged about sexual assault. "I’m automatically attracted to beautiful — I just start kissing them," Trump said. "It’s like a magnet. Just kiss. I don’t even wait." He continued: "When you’re a star, they let you do it. You can do anything. Grab them by the pussy. You can do anything."