The White House on Monday defended President Trump’s comments made last week about a former aide accused of domestic violence.
The White House on Monday defended President Trump ’s comments made last week about a former aide accused of domestic violence.
Press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders was pressed about Trump’s comments during her press briefing, as reporters asked why he’s made no public reference to the women accusing former staff secretary Rob Porter of domestic violence.
« The president of the United States hopes that all Americans can be successful in whatever they do and if they’ve had any issues in the past, not confirming or denying one way or the other, but if they do, the president wants success for all Americans, » Sanders said.
« He was elected to serve all Americans and he hopes for the best for all American citizens across the country. »
On Friday, Trump said he hopes Porter has a « great career ahead of him » and on Saturday, Trump tweeted about how « peoples lives are being shattered and destroyed by a mere allegation. »
Both of Porter’s ex-wives have accused him of domestic violence, with one of the women releasing pictures of her injuries after an alleged incident. Porter resigned from the White House on Wednesday but has denied the allegations.
