During a press conference, on October 1, 2018, in the Rose Garden Trump hinted about blackmailing a Senator.
"I happen to know some United States senators,” Trump said, “one who is on the other side, who is pretty aggressive. I’ve seen that person in very bad situations. O.K.? I’ve seen that person in very, very bad situations. Somewhat compromising. And you know, I think it’s very unfair to bring up things like this.” Trump said.