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Trump / Porter Resignation / Abuse #1120800

ABC Evening News for Friday, Feb 09, 2018
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(Studio: David Muir) Report introduced.

(White House: Cecilia Vega) What President Trump is saying about the spousal abuse allegations against former White House staff secretary Rob Porter by his two ex-wives & the offer from White House chief of staff Gen. John Kelly to resign over his handling of the scandal examined; ex-wife's black eye shown; details given about Kelly long knowing about the abuse allegations & the role of White House communications director Hope Hicks in defending Porter, Kelly's letter to staffers about domestic violence. [Feb. 7, White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee SANDERS - backs Porter.] [For the "Washington Post," ex-wife Jennie WILLOUGHBY - says she told the FBI about the abuse.] Porter's statement denying the allegations quoted. Trump's prior defense of Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore despite sexual misconduct allegations & sexual misconduct charges against Trump himself noted. The possible replacements for Kelly, if he steps down, & security clearance issues for others in the White House discussed.

Reporter(s):
Muir, David;
Vega, Cecilia
Duration:
00:05:20

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