President Donald Trump defended Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh on Sept. 19 as key Republican lawmakers signaled a deadline for Kavanaugh’s accuser to decide whether she will testify.
Christine Ford, a psychology professor from California, accused Kavanaugh of sexually assaulting her at a party 36 years ago, when both were teenagers, an allegation the judge vehemently denies. Ford’s accusation was leaked to the media days before the Senate Judiciary Committee was set to recommend Kavanaugh for confirmation by the full Senate.
