Americano Why is Tara Reade in Moscow?
Oct 24, 2025
Tara Reade, a former U.S. Senate aide known for accusing Joe Biden of sexual assault, shares her intriguing journey of seeking asylum in Moscow. She discusses the media's polarized reaction to her allegations and the threats that drove her to leave the U.S. Reade offers insights into her work with Russian media, the freedom she experiences there, and her unique perspective on the Ukraine conflict as a proxy war. She also reflects on her future plans, including holding dual citizenship and possibly returning to America under different political circumstances.
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Allegation And Public Backlash
- Tara Reade describes a 1993 sexual assault by Joe Biden that she later reported to the Senate and to police.
- She says she went public in 2019–2020 and faced immediate attacks and discrediting campaigns.
Threats, Family Harassment And Flight
- Reade recounts intense personal harassment including death threats, targeted attacks on family and pets, and visitors at her home.
- She says these threats escalated while she was in Moscow and influenced her decision to seek asylum.
From Vacation To Asylum In Russia
- While on a short visit to Moscow Reade says she was advised it was unsafe to return to the U.S. and applied for political asylum.
- She credits Margarita Simonyan and Maria Butina for helping her apply and rebuild her life in Russia.
