Defends Roy Moore against sexual-misconduct allegations: "He totally denies it"

Speaking to reporters on the White House South Lawn, Trump publicly defended Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore, who faced accusations from multiple women of sexual misconduct, including one who said she was 14 at the time. Trump said, "He denies it. Look, he denies it," and "Roy Moore denies it. That's all I can say. He denies it," adding, "he totally denies it." Trump argued against Moore's Democratic opponent, saying, "We don't need a liberal person in there," and characterizing Doug Jones as weak on crime, the border, and the military. Commentators noted the endorsement broke with other national Republican leaders who had called on Moore to withdraw.

"Roy Moore denies it. That's all I can say. He denies it." Quote verified against source