Trump says he’d be a “mess” as a drinker

(1 Oct 2018) President Donald Trump jokes he'd be a "mess" if he indulged in alcoholic beverages.
Trump spoke about his drinking habits Monday at a news conference as he discussed Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh's comments about drinking beer in high school and college.
The president noted again that he was not a drinker, saying, "I can honestly say I've never had a beer in my life" and "it's one of my only good traits."
Added Trump: "Can you imagine if I had, what a mess I'd be? I'd be the world's worst.
Trump's older brother, Fred Jr., died after struggling with alcoholism. In the past, Trump has described him as a "great guy," but said he "had a problem with alcohol." Trump has said he learned from his brother.
Trump also told reporters he wants a "comprehensive" FBI investigation of the sexual assault accusations against Kavanaugh.
Trump said that he continues to support Kavanaugh. But he also wants the FBI to investigate the charges from Christine Blasey Ford and as many as two other accusers.
Kavanaugh has strongly denied the allegations, but the Senate directed the FBI to investigate them for up to a week..
Trump said he wants the FBI probe "to be comprehensive." He also denied reports that the White House is limiting the scope of the probe, saying, "my White House is doing whatever the senators want."
He said the one thing he wants is speed, because drawing it out is "unfair" to Kavanaugh's family.

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