US President Donald Trump stood firmly by his Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh Monday after a woman accused the conservative judge of sexually assaulting her when they were teenagers.
But Trump acknowledged there could be a delay in approving the nominee as pressure built for Congress to reopen hearings to review the bombshell allegation.
"Judge Kavanaugh is one of the finest people I have ever known," Trump told reporters from the Oval Office.
"Never even had a little blemish on his record."
"I think he's on track, very much on track," Trump said. "If it takes a little delay, it'll take a little delay."
"I am willing to talk to the Senate Judiciary Committee in any way the Committee deems appropriate to refute this false allegation from 36 years ago and defend my integrity."
"I have said that in order for me to assess the credibility of these allegations, that I want to have both individuals come before the Senate
Judiciary Committee and testify under oath." "Obviously, if Judge Kavanaugh has lied about what happened, that would be disqualifying."
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