President Trump went on the offensive Monday, unveiling a series of actions and instructions for his administration related to tariffs, refugees, and the declassification of documents, even as he weathered the storm brewing around Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, who is facing a sexual misconduct allegation that is disrupting his confirmation process.
Amid a blitz of announcements, Trump offered cover to Kavanaugh following an accusation of sexual assault by Christine Blasey Ford, who claims Kavanaugh forced himself upon her in the 1980s while they were both in high school. “We want to go through a full process … and hear everybody out,” Trump told reporters Monday. “If it takes a little delay, it’ll take a little delay. Shouldn’t be much delay. I’m sure it will work out very well.”
