'Too many people in power abuse it': Soap opera star Arianne Zucker breaks silence on Donald Trump hot mic controversy to hit out against those who 'disregard simple principles'
- Arianne Zucker has broken her silence on the Donald Trump controversy
- Zucker was the subject of lewd remarks from Trump and Billy Bush in 2005
- 'Too many people in power who abuse their position,' she said on Sunday
- The soap star stopped short of mentioning Trump directly in her statement
- Trump and Bush were recorded in 2005 speaking about Zucker on a bus
The soap opera star who was the subject of lewd comments made by Donald Trump and Billy Bush has broken her silence and spoken out against the Republican nominee.
Arianne Zucker was waiting to greet Trump and Bush on the lot of Access Hollywood in 2005 when the two were recorded on a hot mic making crude comments about her appearance.
'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,' the 42-year-old actor tweeted.
Arianne Zucker (pictured), the soap opera star who was the subject of lewd comments made by Donald Trump and Billy Bush has spoken out against the Republican nominee
'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.'
She then continued the tweet, appearing to criticize Trump without naming him directly.
'Unfortunately, there are too many people in power who abuse their position and disregard these simple principles and are rewarded for it,' Zucker wrote.
Zucker was waiting to greet Trump and Bush on the lot of Access Hollywood in 2005 when the two were recorded on a hot mic making crude comments about her appearance
Zucker (pictured in 2015) released a statement about Trump's comments on social media on Sunday
'Unfortunately, there are too many people in power who abuse their position and disregard these simple principles and are rewarded for it,' Zucker wrote in her online statement
'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.'
Social media users were quick to support the actor for her comments.
'Not only are you talented and hard working but you've got a heart of gold!' one person tweeted.
'I can't even imagine what it was like to be suddenly thrust into such a sad, disgusting situation! You handled this with class!' another wrote.
'You are a class act. Don't let that creep shake you,' one tweeter said.
'You are CLASS personified. Sorry you had to go thru this mess, glad you will come shining through with grace!' another added.
Zucker (left in 2014, and right in 2007) was commended by fans online for her comments on Sunday
Social media was flooded with comments in support of Zucker after she broke her silence on Sunday
Zucker's comments came after the recording of Trump and Bush emerged on Friday.
The actor, who was waiting for Trump to take him onto the set for a cameo on Days of Our Lives, seemed to be the topic of conversation among the Republican nominee and those with him.
'Sheesh, your girl’s hot as s***. In the purple... Yes, the Donald has scored. Whoa, my man!' Bush said.
'Yeah, that’s her. With the gold. I better use some Tic-Tacs just in case I start kissing her,' Trump said.
'You know I’m automatically attracted to beautiful – I just start kissing them. It’s like a magnet.
‘Just kiss. I don’t even wait. And when you’re a star they let you do it. You can do anything.
‘Grab them by the p***y. You can do anything.’
After Bush then mentioned the woman's legs, Trump said: 'Oh, it looks good.'
Zucker was seen in the recording wearing a purple dress.
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