President Donald Trump is standing by his man. Sort of.

Trump was asked Friday about New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, who faces a pair of charges for soliciting prostitution as part of a sex sting operation in Jupiter, Fla. Trump called the news “sad” and said he was “very surprised” to see it, but noted the 77-year-old Kraft has “proclaimed his innocence totally.”

NEW: Pres. Trump on charges against Patriots owner Robert Kraft: "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." https://t.co/bHHgDtBTng pic.twitter.com/ZUqrwLMHXj — ABC News (@ABC) February 22, 2019

Police say they have video evidence of Kraft being serviced at Orchids of Asia Day Spa in Jupiter and that the solicitations took place about a month ago.

A spokesperson says Kraft denies the allegations.

“We categorically deny that Mr. Kraft engaged in any illegal activity. Because it is a judicial matter, we will not be commenting further.”

ESPN reports the charges Kraft faces are “punishable with up to 60 days in jail, six months of probation and $500 in fines, according to Florida law.”

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the NFL “is aware of the ongoing law enforcement matter and will continue to monitor developments.”

Kraft has been a frequent visitor in the past to Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort. In fact, Kraft met the Japanese prime minister while dining with Trump at Mar-a-Lago in 2017.

Mar-a-Lago is about a 30-minute drive from the massage parlor Kraft is accused of visiting.

Kraft also visited Trump at the White House in 2017, following the Patriots’ 34-28 overtime victory against the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl LI. Quarterback Tom Brady, also a friend of Trump, did not visit the White House in 2017, and never gave an official reason for skipping the trip.

The Philadelphia Eagles had their offer to visit the White House last year following Super Bowl LII rescinded when it became evident only a small contingent from the team would go to Washington.

The White House has not announced a visit for the Patriots this year, following their 13-3 win over the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LIII.

But several Patriots, including Rutgers alums Duron Harmon and Devin McCourty, have said they will not visit Trump at the White House.