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3/ Phang:

Hicks testified that the media response was "intense, it dominated coverage for I would say the 36 hours leading up to the debate.” The Access Hollywood tape release even pushed coverage of a Category 4 hurricane out of the news.

Congressional response was harsh and top GOP members were trying to distance themselves from Trump. They were condemning Trump for it. The RNC even withdrew its support for his campaign because of the Access Hollywood tape.