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Trump Sees ‘Very Scary Time’ for Men in the #MeToo Era Trump Sees ‘Very Scary Time’ for Men in the #MeToo Era
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PHILADELPHIA — President Trump said on Tuesday that this is a “very scary time for young men in America” because the recent wave of sexual misconduct allegations against powerful figures has eroded traditional due process rights and the presumption of innocence.PHILADELPHIA — President Trump said on Tuesday that this is a “very scary time for young men in America” because the recent wave of sexual misconduct allegations against powerful figures has eroded traditional due process rights and the presumption of innocence.
As he battled to save his Supreme Court nomination of Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh amid claims of assault and indecency decades ago, Mr. Trump once again waded into the charged #MeToo debate over gender and power in America on the side of men who are accused, while offering no words of sympathy for victims of sexual abuse.As he battled to save his Supreme Court nomination of Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh amid claims of assault and indecency decades ago, Mr. Trump once again waded into the charged #MeToo debate over gender and power in America on the side of men who are accused, while offering no words of sympathy for victims of sexual abuse.
“It’s a tough thing going on,” he told reporters at the White House before leaving for a trip to Philadelphia to deliver a speech. “You can be an exemplary person for 35 years, and then somebody comes and they say you did this or that, and they give three witnesses, and the three witnesses at this point do not corroborate what she was saying. It’s a very scary situation where you’re guilty until proven innocent.”“It’s a tough thing going on,” he told reporters at the White House before leaving for a trip to Philadelphia to deliver a speech. “You can be an exemplary person for 35 years, and then somebody comes and they say you did this or that, and they give three witnesses, and the three witnesses at this point do not corroborate what she was saying. It’s a very scary situation where you’re guilty until proven innocent.”
Mr. Trump has expressed similar sentiments in the past in response to sexual misconduct allegations against Bill O’Reilly, the Fox News host who was forced out after multimillion-dollar settlements of sexual harassment claims; Roy S. Moore, the Republican candidate for Senate in Alabama who lost after being accused of child molestation; and Rob Porter, his White House staff secretary who resigned after two ex-wives accused him of abuse.Mr. Trump has expressed similar sentiments in the past in response to sexual misconduct allegations against Bill O’Reilly, the Fox News host who was forced out after multimillion-dollar settlements of sexual harassment claims; Roy S. Moore, the Republican candidate for Senate in Alabama who lost after being accused of child molestation; and Rob Porter, his White House staff secretary who resigned after two ex-wives accused him of abuse.
Mr. Trump flew to Philadelphia to address the convention of the National Electrical Contractors Association. During his speech, he hailed the newly sealed trade agreement with Canada and Mexico and boasted about his economic policies, but left out the conflict over his Supreme Court nominee.
The president was welcomed warmly by the association leadership and drew applause from the audience. David Long, the association president, gave him a hard-hat with the presidential seal on it. “You could use this in Washington from time to time,” Mr. Long said.
But at least some expressed concern about inviting the president given his embrace of Judge Kavanaugh. “We don’t think that Trump’s racism and misogyny should have been honored or condoned by his presence at our national convention,” said Jonathan Ostrow, president of an electrical company in Worcester, Mass.
Judge Kavanaugh has been accused of sexually assaulting another teenager at a party in high school and exposing himself to a classmate during a dormitory party in college. He has denied the allegations and the F.B.I. is interviewing witnesses, but Republicans plan to hold a vote to move toward confirmation by the end of the week.
The president discussed the situation on Tuesday when asked about his son Donald Trump Jr., who recently said he was more worried about his sons than his daughters because “the other side weaponizes” claims of sexual misbehavior from decades earlier.The president discussed the situation on Tuesday when asked about his son Donald Trump Jr., who recently said he was more worried about his sons than his daughters because “the other side weaponizes” claims of sexual misbehavior from decades earlier.
Asked if he had a message to men, the president said: “Well, I say that it’s a very scary time for young men in America when you can be guilty of something that you may not be guilty of. This is a very, very — this is a very difficult time.”Asked if he had a message to men, the president said: “Well, I say that it’s a very scary time for young men in America when you can be guilty of something that you may not be guilty of. This is a very, very — this is a very difficult time.”
Mr. Trump, who himself has been accused of sexual harassment by multiple women and who was once caught on tape boasting that he could kiss women and grab them by their genitals because “when you’re a star, they let you do it,” said the issue went beyond Judge Kavanaugh’s case.Mr. Trump, who himself has been accused of sexual harassment by multiple women and who was once caught on tape boasting that he could kiss women and grab them by their genitals because “when you’re a star, they let you do it,” said the issue went beyond Judge Kavanaugh’s case.
“Somebody could accuse you of something and you’re automatically guilty,” he said. “But in this realm, you are truly guilty until proven innocent. That’s one of the very, very bad things that’s taking place right now.”“Somebody could accuse you of something and you’re automatically guilty,” he said. “But in this realm, you are truly guilty until proven innocent. That’s one of the very, very bad things that’s taking place right now.”
Asked if he had a message for young women, he said, “Women are doing great.”Asked if he had a message for young women, he said, “Women are doing great.”