Trump says sexual assault claims against him are 'fake news'

President Donald Trump speaks about Iran from the Diplomatic Reception Room at the White House in Washington, Friday, Oct. 13, 2017.
President Donald Trump speaks about Iran from the Diplomatic Reception Room at the White House in Washington, Friday, Oct. 13, 2017.

President Donald Trump on Monday called allegations of sexual assault made against him over the years "fake news."

Trump responded during a Rose Garden news conference to a question about a subpoena reportedly issued to his campaign for documents related to sexual harassment allegations against him.

Trump said: "All I can say is it's totally fake news — just fake. It's fake, it's made-up stuff. And it's disgraceful what happens."

He added that: "That happens in the world of politics."

The question came in the wake of allegations of sexual harassment and assault against Hollywood titan Harvey Weinstein that spanned decades. Weinstein has been fired by the film production company he helped create.

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