Trump Accuser Leads Train Of Women To Washington for Protest
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Cathy Heller, 63, claimed publicly last year that Trump held her firmly and kissed her when she met him briefly at a dinner she was attending with her family 20 years ago. She is one of many women who have made similar public allegations, and who has seen the man she claims assaulted her become President. Heller and over 40 other women (and some men) are going on ‘Cathy’s Train’ to Washington to march against Trump and not only the women’s issues his election has stirred up, but a number of other points that have sparked debate over the past few months, and for those who feel threatened by Trump’s presidency.
“It’s certainly significant to go with Cathy, but what she started is bigger than that,” said Marti Reich, one of Heller’s close friends joining her on the march. “I think that I have never – I’m 70 years old – ever been this frightened for this country. I really believe that every single aspect of our lives as we know it is in jeopardy … And I guess the only thing left to do is to get on a train with women I love and respect, and march.”
Heller and those close to her have expressed distress at the fact Trump still managed to secure so many votes despite the controversy surrounding his campaign. “I really thought that if enough women came forward, he couldn’t be elected,” Heller said. “And I thought this is what I could do. Now, it just seems like we’ve gone backwards, and given license to terrible behaviour.”
Heller and those with her (alongside hundreds of others expected to march over the weekend and during Trump’s inauguration) hope to strike back at Trump and his supporters over divisive issues raised in recent months. Since his election there has been a surge of hate crimes committed, and many immigrants who have lived in America for the majority of their lives fear deportation. Prior to Trump taking office, fears are rising over how he will handle the pressing issue of climate change and there has been a spike in the number of same-sex marriages, as well as widespread protest from groups such as that led by Heller.