Several women have come forward to accuse Republican nominee Donald Trump of sexual misconduct and assault. As more women step forward to accuse the Republican presidential candidate of inappropriate behavior, a former Miss Nebraska is defending Trump's character.

Former Miss USA contestant Stacey Santley says the candidate was nothing but cordial to her.

"I know so many young women that have competed in his pageants that have met him and had the exact same thing to say as me,” said Santley.

Not all former miss USA contestants have nice things to say about the man who once owned the pageant competition.

"The first time it was just like a kind of a quick hug and a kiss on the lips and I was shocked because I was like, 'what was that?' I've never had anyone greet me like that,” said Former Miss Utah Temple Taggart.

Taggart is one of seven women saying Trump has in some way sexually assaulted them. Trump denies the accusations.

"I don't know who these people are. I look on television. I think it's a disgusting thing,” Trump said of the allegations.

Santley said her interactions with the candidate were more than just kind, they were inspiring.

"I was really fortunate to get to have a really meaningful conversation with him more than once,” said Santley.

When Santley competed in 2002 her mother was very sick battling cancer after going through final rounds of chemo. Santley’s mother insisted on being there for her daughter. She says Trump was very kind to her and her family.

"He was there with an entourage of people and even if he wasn't I still would have felt as comfortable. He was a complete gentlemen and very respectful of us,” she told WOWT 6 News.

She says he did come to the dressing rooms to visit with each girl, but only to say ‘hi’ and welcome them.

"I would have a completely different life today if I wasn't a participant,” Santley said.

She made it to the Top 15 her year and actually met her husband on a pageant reunion trip. She admits after hearing the Access Hollywood tape she was disappointed, but still trusts the man who had once been so nice to her.

"It's definitely a mistake that he made but we are all human. We have all made mistakes. I don't think that was something that affects his ability to be president and to make great financial economic decisions for our country,” said Santley.

Santley tells WOWT 6 News she's not trying to sway anyone politically. After seeing so many negative things about a man who was so kind to her she says she just wanted to share her personal experience.