Feb 09 Watch 4:59 For victims, president’s praise for aide accused of abuse has ‘chilling effect’ By PBS News Hour President Trump on Friday praised his former aide, Rob Porter, who resigned this week over domestic abuse allegations by his two ex-wives who say he physically and verbally assaulted them. What potential impact could the president’s words have on victims?… Continue watching
Feb 09 WATCH: Trump defends aide accused of domestic violence Trump tells reporters at a surprise appearance Friday that former White House Staff Secretary Rob Porter did "a very good job while he was in the White House" and adds: "We wish him well."… Continue reading
Feb 09 Kelly getting scrutiny after senior aide’s resignation By Jonathan Lemire, Catherine Lucey, Jill Colvin, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Pressure mounted on White House chief of staff John Kelly as questions swirled Friday about his defense of a senior aide he fought to keep in a highly sensitive West Wing job despite accusations of spousal abuse from… Continue reading
Feb 08 Watch 6:30 How is John Kelly’s credibility hurt by Rob Porter abuse scandal? By PBS News Hour The White House is on the defensive after two ex-wives of a top aide said he physically assaulted them. Staff secretary Rob Porter also did not have a permanent security clearance. Why did chief of staff John Kelly initially defend… Continue watching
Feb 07 Watch 4:12 News Wrap: White House aide resigns amid domestic abuse allegations By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Wednesday, Rob Porter, the White House staff secretary, is resigning after his two ex-wives accused him of domestic abuse, including punching and choking. Also, reports of sexual assault doubled at West Point last year. Officials cite… Continue watching
Feb 07 White House aide Rob Porter resigns after allegations of spousal abuse By Associated Press Porter's former spouses recounted physical, verbal and emotional abuse they say he subjected them to during their marriages. Continue reading