Trump faces quick and furious backlash after defending Roy Moore: 'Sexual predator supporting a sexual predator'

The internet was aghast after President Donald Trump continued to back embattled Republican Senate nominee Roy Moore, despite continued allegations of sexual impropriety by the conservative attorney who was twice ousted from the Alabama Supreme Court. Moore is facing Democrat Doug Jones in the December 12 special election to fill the U.S. Senate seat vacated when Jeff Sessions (R-AL) was confirmed as Attorney General.

Speaking to reporters on the South Lawn of the White House as he left Washington, DC to go to his golf properties in Florida, President Trump was asked "is an accused child molester better than a Democrat?"

"Well, he denies it," Trump replied. "Look, he denies it. I mean, if you look at all the things that have happened over the last 48 hours, he totally denies it. He says it didn't happen and you know, you have to listen to him also."

Trump has been criticized for refusing to listen to women.

"What is your message to women during this is pivotal moment in our nation's history?" a reporter asked.

"Women are very special," Trump responded.

Twitter was quick to criticize President Trump choosing to back an accused child molester over a conservative Democrat.

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