Donald Trump said on Friday that the news of New England Patriots’ owner Robert Kraft’s charges in Florida for solicitation of a prostitute was “very sad,” while also saying that Kraft has denied the charges.

During a press pool session in the Oval Office Friday afternoon, the president said he was surprised to see Kraft be charged by Florida police, an announcement that was made earlier in the day.

“Surprised to see it. He has denied it,” Trump reportedly said, while calling it a “very sad” situation.

Kraft’s spokesman has denied allegations of any unlawful activity. He was charged Friday with two counts of solicitation of prostitution, according to police who said during a news conference that they have video evidence of the encounters.

NEW: President Trump tells reporters he's "surprised" to see Bob Kraft charged (with soliciting prostitution) and emphasizes Kraft "denies it" (via @HallieJackson in the Oval)

— Monica Alba (@albamonica) February 22, 2019

“Our concern in this investigation centers around the possibility of victims of human trafficking,” said Jupiter Police Chief Daniel Kerr at the press conference Friday.

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

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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

Accused sex criminals who Trump has defended:

1. Roy Moore

2. Brett Kavanaugh

3. Bob Kraft

4. Roger Ailes

5. Himself

— Miss D. (@Ditzy_horse) February 22, 2019

Trump's lack of character is obvious in his choice of go-to answer when someone he knows is guilty of what they are accused: "he denies it." From Putin, to Moore, to Kavanaugh, to Kraft."

— Tony M. (@fishnbaja1) February 22, 2019