Days of our Lives

Arianne Zucker Responds to Donald Trump Controversy

Published by

Diane Brounstein

8 years ago

On Friday, an Access Hollywood video of Donald Trump was released in which he made comments that many view as controversial and lewd about women, including Days of Our Lives actress, Arianne Zucker (Nicole). Trump was on his way to tape a 2005 appearance on the soap when the comments were made.

Official Response
After two days of silence about the incident, Zucker took to Twitter to respond to the video, first published by The Washington Post:

“My name is Arianne (R-E-on) ZUCKER (Zooker) and I am a strong, independent, hard working mother, business woman and partner to a great man. I have grown to learn that the words of others cannot effect the value of my self worth or define the content of my character. How we treat one another, whether behind closed doors, locker rooms or face to face, should be done with kindness, dignity and respect. Unfortunately, there are too many people in power who abuse their position and disregard these simple principles and are rewarded for it. In understanding the magnitude of this situation, I choose to stand tall with self respect and use my voice to enrich, inspire and elevate the best of who we are as people”.

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“My name is Arianne (R-E-on) ZUCKER (Zooker) and I am a strong, independent, hard working mother, business woman and partner to a great man. I have grown to learn that the words of others cannot effect the value of my self worth or define the content of my character. How we treat one another, whether behind closed doors, locker rooms or face to face, should be done with kindness, dignity and respect. Unfortunately, there are too many people in power who abuse their position and disregard these simple principles and are rewarded for it. In understanding the magnitude of this situation, I choose to stand tall with self respect and use my voice to enrich, inspire and elevate the best of who we are as people”.

— Arianne Zucker (@Ari_Zucker) October 9, 2016