Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder (R) said he hopes some of the negative attacks Christine Blasey Ford has received since going public about her sexual assault allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh doesn’t discourage others from coming forward about their own experiences.

While speaking on a panel at the fourth annual Campus Sexual Assault Summit held by Western Michigan University on Monday, Snyder took aim at some of the vitriol aimed Ford for coming forward.

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“That’s not appropriate,” Snyder said. “It’s great to see this dialogue happening — that people are coming forward — and that needs to be worked through. I do have some degree of concern about people viewing the current situation on the Supreme Court nominee, that’s not how things should normally operate, if you look at that whole forum.”

“So, I hope it doesn’t discourage or scare some people off — in terms of the whole environment. Again, we want people to speak out and be part of this process. So, it’s good that’s getting addressed, but it’s not your typical situation,” he continued. “And I hope it doesn’t create fear in people’s minds that want to come forward that they’re going to end up looking like the Supreme Court situation.”

When pressed about recent tweets shared by President Trump Donald John TrumpSteele Dossier sub-source was subject of FBI counterintelligence probe Pelosi slams Trump executive order on pre-existing conditions: It 'isn't worth the paper it's signed on' Trump 'no longer angry' at Romney because of Supreme Court stance MORE casting doubt on sexual assault allegations made against his Supreme Court nominee, Snyder said: “I think it creates a challenge.”

Snyder’s remarks arrive as Kavanaugh continues to face controversy surrounding sexual assault allegations from multiple accusers.

Earlier this month, Ford alleged Kavanaugh pinned her to a bed, groped her and attempted to remove her clothes while they were at a high school party in the 1980s.

Another allegation of sexual misconduct against Kavanaugh emerged on Sunday after an explosive report stated that Senate Democrats are currently looking into allegation of sexual misconduct against Kavanaugh brought forth by a woman identified as Deborah Ramirez.

Kavanaugh has since denied the allegations and said on Monday that he will "not be intimidated into withdrawing" from his Supreme Court nomination.