Today, news broke that New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft was being charged for solicitation of a prostitute. Everyone has been shocked by this news and is practically speechless, but unfortunately, there’s one person who had something to say about it — Donald Trump. And when you realize what he said, you’ll wish he’d just kept his mouth closed.
Earlier today during a press pool session, the president reacted to the news and stated that it was “very sad,” while also reminding America that Kraft has denied the charges — which is very similar to how the president has defended Russian President Vladimir Putin in the past!
NEW: President Trump tells reporters he’s “surprised” to see Bob Kraft charged (with soliciting prostitution) and emphasizes Kraft “denies it” (via @HallieJackson in the Oval)
— Monica Alba (@albamonica) February 22, 2019
NEW: Pres. Trump on charges against Patriots owner Robert Kraft: “Well, it’s very sad. I was very surprised to see it. He’s proclaimed his innocence totally, but I’m very surprised to see it.” https://t.co/bHHgDtBTng pic.twitter.com/ZUqrwLMHXj
— ABC News (@ABC) February 22, 2019
Trump said:
Surprised to see it. He has denied it.”
It should be noted that there is actual video evidence of Kraft’s encounters, and yet the president is trying to pretend this man is innocent. This would hardly be the first time the president has defended a man who has hurt women, so perhaps we really shouldn’t be surprised. Here are some of the furious reactions on social media:
Accused sex criminals who Trump has defended:
1. Roy Moore
2. Brett Kavanaugh
3. Bob Kraft
4. Roger Ailes
5. Himself
— Miss D. (@Ditzy_horse) February 22, 2019
Trump’s lack of character is obvious in his choice of go-to answer when someone he knows is guilty of what they are accused: “he denies it.” From Putin, to Moore, to Kavanaugh, to Kraft.”
— Tony M. (@fishnbaja1) February 22, 2019
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