While addressing reporters Friday, former Vice President Joe Biden addressed allegations that he touched women in unwelcome ways. Biden said he’s never been “disrespectful intentionally” and never wanted to make anyone uncomfortable. WASHINGTON—Joe Biden made light of the controversy over allegations that he touched women in unwelcome ways, saying at a labor conference Friday that he had permission to hug a top union leader and put his arm around a boy. In comments to reporters, Mr. Biden later repeated that he would be more respectful of people’s personal space and that he regretted making people feel uncomfortable.

Source: Wall Street Journal April 05, 2019 17:52 UTC