Article snippet: Three women who previously accused President Donald Trump of sexual misconduct or harassment in the years before his election are calling for Congress to investigate the allegations against him after a week in which three members of Congress stepped down over similar claims. Rachel Crooks, Jessica Leeds and Samantha Holvey appeared at a news conference Monday. "I ask that Congress put aside their party affiliations and investigate Mr. Trump's history of sexual misconduct," Crooks said. Crooks alleged that Trump "has escaped his past unscathed, but over a dozen women have come forward about his sexual misconduct, and we have video proof of him promoting such behavior," referring to an "Access Hollywood" recording from 2005. "In an objective setting, without question, a person with this record would have entered the graveyard of political aspirations, never to return. Yet here we are with that man as president," Crooks said. Trump has denied allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct. He apologized last year for his comments recorded by "Access Hollywood." Asked about the women's claims Monday afternoon, White House press secretary Sarah Sanders repeated Trump's denials and added that the White House believes the "allegations have been answered" through last year's election, since he was victorious even after the public was aware of the accusations. The three women appeared earlier Monday on NBC's "Today" show, on which host Megyn Kelly read ... Link to the full article to read more