Julie Swetnick, the third woman to accuse Brett Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct, told Showtime’s “The Circus” that the way she witnessed Kavanaugh behave in high school should disqualify him from serving on the Supreme Court.
“If he’s going to have that seat legitimately, all of these things should be investigated because, from what I experienced firsthand, I don’t think he belongs on the Supreme Court,” she said in the clip, aired on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” Thursday morning, just hours before Christine Blasey Ford and Kavanaugh testify over Blasey Ford’s allegations of sexual assault. “I just want the facts to come out and I want it to be judge and I want the American people of to have those facts and to judge for themselves. … I don’t think any human being should treat people that way.”
In a signed affidavit released on Wednesday, Swetnick makes a slew of allegations about Kavanaugh’s alcohol-induced behavior at parties in high school, where she alleges he was “present” when she was raped by multiple boys at a party.
Republican Senators have slammed Swetnick’s credibility partially because she attended the high school parties repeatedly when she witnessed other women being sexually assaulted and primarily because she is being represented by Michael Avenatti, the attorney for porn actress Stormy Daniels who alleges having an affair with President Trump.
Julie Swetnick, third Kavanaugh accuser: "I don't think any human being should treat people that way." pic.twitter.com/4XytTWFE9i
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At some point (and it should have been long ago), even the Republicans should have been able to admit that the institution of the Supreme Court is more important than the “life” of one of its nominees. Nominees have been rejected or withdrawn for far less egregious charges than those leveled at Judge Kavanaugh. I understand Trump needs this guy to write him a blank check to evade the law. But this is a stain that will never leave the Republican party.
She is another very brave person who is willing to put herself in danger to keep another sociopath from getting appointed to the SC. I hope she is well-protected and doesn’t have any long term impact on her life for telling the truth.
She was very effective in that short clip. She showed poise and confidence. She demonstrated why a FBI investigation is needed and why there should be skepticism of Kavanaugh.
I think not having taken the time to do a FBI investigation is going to be a big factor in the GOP not getting the votes to confirm.
Rump has found a kindred spirit in his new pal BK: a fellow God’s Gift who in reality couldn’t attract a girlfriend without superhuman amounts of money, alcohol and/or drugs.
I thought the master plan was to not take the time on purpose, denying the second, third and however many more women the week they need after the first woman comes forward, to summon courage, rally friends and family, fortify home security and hire counsel.