Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, said he didn’t think President Trump had any other option than to endorse GOP Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore, who has been accused by multiple women of sexual misconduct.

"I don't think he had any choice but to do that ... that's the only Republican we can get down there,” Hatch said, according to press pool report.

He also noted "many of the things he allegedly did were decades ago."

Trump officially endorsed Moore on Monday, noting Moore’s vote is needed in the Senate.

"Democrats refusal to give even one vote for massive Tax Cuts is why we need Republican Roy Moore to win in Alabama. We need his vote on stopping crime, illegal immigration, Border Wall, Military, Pro Life, V.A., Judges 2nd Amendment and more. No to Jones, a Pelosi/Schumer Puppet!" Trump tweeted Monday morning.

"Putting Pelosi/Schumer Liberal Puppet Jones into office in Alabama would hurt our great Republican Agenda of low taxes, tough on crime, strong on military and borders...& so much more," he said in a separate tweet. "Look at your 401-ks since Election. Highest Stock Market EVER! Jobs are roaring back!"

Democrats refusal to give even one vote for massive Tax Cuts is why we need Republican Roy Moore to win in Alabama. We need his vote on stopping crime, illegal immigration, Border Wall, Military, Pro Life, V.A., Judges 2nd Amendment and more. No to Jones, a Pelosi/Schumer Puppet! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 4, 2017

Putting Pelosi/Schumer Liberal Puppet Jones into office in Alabama would hurt our great Republican Agenda of low on taxes, tough on crime, strong on military and borders...& so much more. Look at your 401-k’s since Election. Highest Stock Market EVER! Jobs are roaring back! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 4, 2017



The Washington Post reported the initial accusations against Moore last month. In that report, four women, including Corfman, accused Moore of pursuing sexual and romantic relations with them when they were between the ages of 14 and 18, while he was in his 30s. Other women have come forward with additional allegations since then. Moore has repeatedly denied the allegations.

Moore is up against Democrat Doug Jones next week in the Alabama special election to fill the remainder of Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ Senate term.