Trump Called Christine Blasey Ford "Credible" And Said He's Not Sure Kavanaugh's Nomination Will...
Source: BuzzFeed News
Trump Called Christine Blasey Ford "Credible" And Said He's Not Sure Kavanaugh's Nomination Will "Continue Onward"
When asked if he was considering a replacement, however, Trump responded, "Not even a little bit.
Ellie Hall
BuzzFeed News Reporter
Last updated on September 28, 2018, at 3:10 p.m. ET
Posted on September 28, 2018, at 2:37 p.m. ET
President Donald Trump on Friday called Christine Blasey Ford's testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee "compelling" and "credible," adding that he was not sure if Brett Kavanaugh's nomination to the Supreme Court would "continue onward."
Trump also said Ford, who alleges that she was sexually assaulted by Kavanaugh at a house when they were teenagers, was "certainly a very credible witness."
"I thought her testimony was very compelling and she looks like a very fine woman to me. A very fine woman," he said. "And I thought that Bretts testimony likewise was, really something that I hadnt seen before. Incredible. It was an incredible moment in the history of our country."
However, the president seemed less sure about the fate of his nominee, telling reporters, "I dont know if this is going to continue onward or if were going to get a vote."
Read more: https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/ellievhall/trump-christine-blasey-ford-credible-witness
beachbum bob
(10,437 posts)NYC Liberal
(20,136 posts)If they dont, hes laying the groundwork for him to pretend to be the good guy and hell pull the nomination before they can vote against him.
iluvtennis
(19,861 posts)Judi Lynn
(160,542 posts)PatSeg
(47,457 posts)I can picture Trump asking Kavanaugh to withdraw from the confirmation process, because of family concerns, blah, blah, blah.
Initech
(100,076 posts)dalton99a
(81,510 posts)SummerSnow
(12,608 posts)bigpenguin
(125 posts)Everything. Because he's a garbage human being.
progree
(10,908 posts)Sorry to be so blunt, but that's how his mind works.
crazytown
(7,277 posts)Joan Larsen 49, conservative Catholic, known for her expansive views of Executive power and on the SCOTUS short list this year.
A fine looking way to change the optics for the GOP if Kav goes down, but little else.
John Fante
(3,479 posts)baaaaaad optics.
He's still backing Kavenaugh though. Don't be fooled.
PSPS
(13,599 posts)bitterross
(4,066 posts)Yes, I said it. I don't have the least bit of respect for either of them.
mpcamb
(2,871 posts)Those aren't his words.