Trump Speaks on Robert Kraft Prostitute Solicitation Charge

The president and Kraft have played golf at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida many times.

FOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 07:  (L-R) Donald Trump and owner of the New England Patriots Robert Kraft stand on the sidelines before the AFC Wild Card Playoff Game against the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium on January 7, 2007 in Foxboro, Massachusetts.  (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
FOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 07: (L-R) Donald Trump and owner of the New England Patriots Robert Kraft stand on the sidelines before the AFC Wild Card Playoff Game against the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium on January 7, 2007 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
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After his friend Robert Kraft was charged with two counts of solicitation of prostitution, President Donald Trump has weighed in on the allegations against the New England Patriots owner.

The NFL owner, 77, is accused of paying for sexual services at Orchids of Asia Day Spa in Jupiter, Florida, one of 10 spa locations that were shut down following an eight-month sting operation carried out by law enforcement.

When asked about the charges, Trump said: “Well, it’s very sad. I was very surprised to see it. He’s proclaimed his innocence totally, but I’m very surprised to see it.”

Kraft has denied any illegal wrongdoing via a spokesperson. “We categorically deny that Mr. Kraft engaged in any illegal activity,” the spokesperson said in a statement. “Because it is a judicial matter, we will not be commenting further.”

The NFL also addressed the allegations. “The NFL is aware of the ongoing law enforcement matter and will continue to monitor developments,” the league said in a statement.

Trump and Kraft have a relationship that dates back years and the two have played golf at t Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida many times. Two years ago, Kraft joined President Trump, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan, and their wives for dinner at the resort.

It sounds crazy given Kraft’s name is involved, but ESPN’s Adam Schefter alluded to other potential bombshells coming out of the sting operation during an appearance on SportsCenter.

“I’m also told that Robert Kraft is not the biggest name involved down there in South Florida,” Schefter said.

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