M. Scott Mahaskey/POLITICO Pence says he was 'offended' by Trump's remarks about groping women

Mike Pence released a statement on Saturday saying he was "offended" by Donald Trump's remarks after a leaked audio revealed Trump bragging about sexually harassing women.

However, Pence indicated he was still standing by the presidential nominee, even as a slew of elected Republicans are calling for Pence to replace Trump atop the ticket.


“As a husband and father, I was offended by the words and actions described by Donald Trump in the eleven-year-old video released yesterday," Pence said in a statement released Saturday. "I do not condone his remarks and cannot defend them. I am grateful that he has expressed remorse and apologized to the American people. We pray for his family and look forward to the opportunity he has to show what is in his heart when he goes before the nation tomorrow night.”