The release of graphic remarks Donald Trump made about women in 2005 has thrown the GOP into tumult, with multiple big-name Republicans denouncing Trump's comments, retracting their endorsements, or even calling on him to step out of the presidential race.
Trump's running mate, Mike Pence, released a statement Saturday saying he is "offended" by Trump's remarks and cannot defend them, but will remain on the ticket. House Speaker Paul Ryan called Trump's words "sickening" and uninvited the candidate from a scheduled joint event in his home state of Wisconsin. Trump faced particular backlash from Utah Republicans: Utah Sen. Mike Lee told Trump to drop out, while Utah Gov. Gary Herbert and Utah Rep. Jason Chaffetz took back their endorsements.
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