President Trump on Monday said that allegations against Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh were "a hoax that was set up by the Democrats," and told the audience at the International Association of Police Chiefs that the allegations were "brought about by people that are evil."
He lauded Kavanaugh as "flawless," and said it was "very, very unfair" that his confirmation process was marred by sexual assault allegations from three women. Trump called them "totally untrue," and said it was a "great honor to be involved in this situation" and push Kavanaugh through to his confirmation.
One accuser, Christine Blasey Ford, testified under oath that she came forward independently and is "no one's pawn."
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