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Tim Scott denies need for investigation into Trump harassment allegations

By Robert King
Published December 10, 2017 4:22pm ET
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Tim Scott denies need for investigation into Trump harassment allegations
"The people of this country have a responsibility of choosing our president, they have chosen," Scott said. "The allegations were a part of the campaign. Most Americans if not all Americans that voted had the information before the election." (AP Photo/John Bazemore) | John Bazemore

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.

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