Breaking: 'It was very sad when we heard about it': Trump says he was surprised by abuse allegations against Rob Porter, former staff secretary

Having trouble viewing this email? | View it in your browser   President Trump said he hopes Rob Porter "will have a great career ahead of him," in his first public comments on reports his former staff secretary abused two ex-wives. "Certainly he's also very sad now," Trump said. "He also ... says he's innocent and I think you have to remember that." The White House has come under fire for allowing Porter to stay on his job even after knowing the abuse allegations were delaying his security clearance. FOR MORE ON THIS STORY, GO TO:   USATODAY.COM   Help | Advertise | Home Delivery | Privacy Policy - Your California Privacy Rights     © 2017 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22108