Gabby Kaufman
President Trump suggested on Tuesday that voters in Alabama should support the embattled Republican Senate candidate, Roy Moore, because the alternative on the ballot is a Democrat.
Moore’s campaign has derailed in recent days after nine women accused him of behavior ranging from uncomfortable and unwanted overtures to sexual assault. Most of the accusers said the misconduct occurred when they were teenagers and Moore was in his 30s.
Trump told reporters at the White House that “we don’t need a liberal person in there,” a reference to Doug Jones, the Democratic candidate. Asked if having an alleged molester in the Senate was preferable to seating a Democrat, Trump pointed to Moore’s denials.
“Well, he denies it,” Trump said. “Look, he denies it.”
“He says it didn’t happen, and you know, you have to listen to him also,” he added.
Trump did not rule out campaigning for Moore before the special election on Dec. 12.
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