RNC finds Steve Wynn allegations "troubling," but won't give back his money

"He should be allowed due process." No Images? Click here         RNC Troubled By Steve Wynn Sexual Assault Allegations, Plans To Keep His Money Anyway​ The Republican National Committee said Tuesday that it plans to keep donations from hotel magnate Steve Wynn, even though he is accused of sexually harassing and assaulting women who worked for him. The RNC’s insistence that it is entitled to Wynn’s contributions comes after the party argued that Democrats absolutely had to give back money they received from media mogul Harvey Weinstein, who also faced claims of sexual harassment and assault. Last week, The Wall Street Journal reported that dozens of employees who had worked for Wynn described behavior “that cumulatively would amount to a decades-long pattern of sexual misconduct.” In one instance, he paid a $7.5 million settlement to a manicurist who says Wynn demanded she have sex with him. RNC Chairwoman Ronna Romney McDaniel told Fox News on Tuesday that she found the stories “troubling,” but she’s willing to give Wynn the benefit of the doubt for now because he says the allegations aren’t true. “They were so troubling that within 24 hours, Steve was no longer our finance chair,” McDaniel said. “But Steve has denied these allegations. Unlike Harvey Weinstein and [former Democratic Sen.] Al Franken and others, Steve has denied them. There is an investigation that’s going to take place. He should be allowed due process. If he is found of any wrongdoing, we’ll return 100 percent of that money.” READ MORE     WHAT ELSE IS HAPPENING? The Trump administration said it would not immediately impose additional sanctions on Russia, despite a new law designed to punish Moscow’s alleged meddling in the 2016 U.S. election, insisting the measure was already hitting Russian companies. READ MORE Some Democrats aimed to send a message to the White House with their plus-ones for Trump’s first State of the Union address. The guest list included invitees intended to draw attention to issues such as immigration, hurricane relief in Puerto Rico, sexual assault and the #MeToo movement, and Trump’s attempt to ban transgender members of the military. READ MORE Companies are on a cheap charm offensive for Trump's tax bill. But while major firms tout small perks for workers, they're funneling huge payouts to shareholders. READ MORE    .     ICYMI Only one president has had the guts to say the state of the union was "not good." He, of course, lost the next election.   In the heart of Clinton Country, her base's faith is unshaken. “I can’t say anything good has come from his presidency, other than the fact that America is still standing and we haven’t completely burned down.”   Seven states still have laws that specifically target gay students, barring teachers from positively portraying homosexuality in school.    . Want more?  Paul Ryan Urges Republicans Not To Use Memo Attacking Trump Probe To Attack Trump Probe In 2016, Scott Pruitt Called Trump A Bully Who Would Abuse The Constitution Mike Huckabee Skewered Over ‘Despicable’ Joke About Ruth Bader Ginsburg       How will Trump’s administration impact you? Sign up for our email and find out. Did a friend send you this? Subscribe here. Like what you see? Share it. Want more? Here are two other newsletters you'll love: The Morning Email and Must Reads. ©2018 HuffPost | 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003 You are receiving this email because you signed up for updates from HuffPost Feedback | Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe    . - - Preferences  |  Unsubscribe