President\u00a0Donald Trump\u00a0says lives are being “destroyed by mere allegation” after two White House aides quit amid accusations of domestic abuse.<\/p>\n
“There is no recovery for someone falsely accused,” Mr Trump tweeted.<\/p>\n
This week saw the departure of White House speechwriter David Sorensen and staff secretary Rob Porter.<\/p>\n
The White House has been criticised for its handling of the allegations and Mr Trump’s comments quickly drew scorn.<\/p>\n
His remarks also come amid a worldwide debate over sexual harassment and the abuse of power.<\/p>\n
In his tweet, Mr Trump did not mention either man, but warned allegations could result in a person’s “life and career gone”.<\/p>\n
Among those to react with anger was Democratic Senator Patty Murray, who responded by saying that women’s lives were affected every day by sexual violence and harassment.<\/p>\n
“I’m going to keep standing with them, and trusting them, even if the president won’t,” she said.<\/p>\n
Democratic Congresswoman Jackie Speier tweeted that Mr Trump’s comments were “offensive”.<\/p>\n
<\/div>\n
Some commentators objected to his reference to due process, for example pointing to his promotion of a conspiracy theory about former President Barack Obama’s nationality.<\/p>\n
Mr Sorensen has been accused by his former wife of being violent and emotionally abusive, while Mr Porter faces allegations of domestic abuse involving two ex-wives.<\/p>\n