Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., refused to support an investigation into numerous allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct brought against President Trump.
Scott’s comments on NBC’s “Meet the Press” come as Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., made light of Trump during a speech announcing his resignation on Thursday. Franken said it was ironic he was leaving after numerous allegations of sexual harassment while Trump was in the White House after bragging about sexual assault.
Scott said a further investigation was not needed because the allegations were brought to light during the 2016 campaign and voters chose Trump.
“The people of this country have a responsibility of choosing our president, they have chosen,” he said. “The allegations were a part of the campaign. Most Americans if not all Americans that voted had the information before the election.”
Scott, however, did call for a Senate ethics investigation into Alabama senate candidate Roy Moore if he wins during a special election on Dec. 12. Moore has been accused by numerous women of sexual misconduct and child molestation, with some accusers as young as 14 years old.
Sen. Cory Gardner, R-Colo., called for Moore’s expulsion should he win.
Scott said the Constitution requires the Senate to seat Moore if he wins, but said there would be an immediate ethics investigation into the allegations.
