President Says It Would Be Unfortunate if Kavanaugh Accuser Doesn't Testify

Before leaving the White House to inspect the damage from Hurricane Florence in North Carolina, President Trump addressed questions from reporters on allegations of sexual assault against Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh. Asked if he would direct the FBI to investigate the allegations made by California professor Christine Blasey Ford, the president suggested that they didn't want to be involved and that it should be left up to the Senate. He also praised his nominee, saying he had been treated "tough." And he said he would still like to hear from Kavanaugh's accuser, adding that it would be "unfortunate" if she doesn't testify on the allegations she has made. close