Watch: White House Press Briefing With Sarah Sanders

WASHINGTON, DC — White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders delivered a briefing for reporters Thursday at about 3:30 p.m. Eastern. You can watch it live on Patch.

Thursday marked the first day the White House would hold a full press conference since President Trump went on his trip to Asia.

Earlier in the day, Sen. Al Franken, a Minnesota Democrat, was accused of kissing and groping a woman against her consent. Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle, and even Franken himself, have called for an investigation into his actions. At the same time, Alabama U.S. Senate candidate continues to be dogged by allegations of sexual misconduct as he refuses calls to step aside.

Asked about Moore's candidacy, Sanders said the president believes the claims against him are "troubling." She also said that the claims should be taken seriously, and if they're true, he should step aside.

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She wouldn't say whether or not the president would still endorse Moore. She said the president wants to leave the decision about Moore "up to the people of Alabama."

Watch a live stream of the event below:

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