Trump Declines to Condemn Rob Porter: ‘He Says He’s Innocent’
President Donald Trump declined to condemn his former staff secretary Rob Porter after accusations of domestic violence from two of Porter’s ex-wives surfaced earlier this week.
Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump made no reference to the accusations and reminded the media that his former aide denied the charges.
“He says he’s innocent and I think you have to remember that,” said Trump. “We absolutely wish him well. Did a very good job while he was at the White House.”
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“We wish him well. He worked very hard. I found out about it recently and I was surprised by it.