Trump claims the Kavanaugh allegations were a 'hoax'

The day after Christine Blasey Ford testified that Brett Kavanaugh forcibly groped her in high school, President Trump called her a "very credible witness." But his opinion of her seems to have changed quite significantly since then.

On Monday, Trump said Kavanaugh was "caught up in a hoax that was set up by the Democrats," also suggesting the allegations against Kavanaugh were "all made up" and "fabricated." This is some of the strongest language the president has used to describe the three women who publicly accused Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct. In addition to Ford, Deborah Ramirez alleged Kavanaugh exposed himself to her at a college party, while Julie Swetnick claimed Kavanaugh spiked drinks at high school parties where women were gang raped.

Trump on Monday also said the way Democrats acted during the Kavanaugh confirmation was "absolutely atrocious" and said they "tortured [Kavanaugh] and his family." This, he believes, will inspire Democratic voters to turn out in the midterms — for Republicans. "I think a lot of Democrats are going to be voting Republican on November 6th," he said. Watch Trump's full comments below. Brendan Morrow

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