Several women who have publicly accused President Trump of sexual misconduct are speaking out together at a joint news conference on Monday in New York City, calling for action in light of the growing "Me Too" movement across the country.
The women shared their past experiences with Mr. Trump jointly at Monday's event, which was held by the organization Brave New Films, a non-profit that creates media and film campaigns surrounding social justice issues.
The president of Brave New Films Robert Greenwald said that the 16 women featured in a video that share similar stories of sexual misconduct by the president now demand action.
"We know better, we know a lot better, predators and harassers must be held accountable," said Greenwald.
He added that Mr. Trump should be investigated and that "elected officials no matter what party affiliation should act."
One accuser, Rachel Crooks, called for Congress to "put aside party affiliations and investigate Trump's history of sexual misconduct." She called the actions carried out by the president "serial misconduct and perversion."
Accuser Jessica Leeds said she hopes with the popularity of the Me Too movement, it fuels further pressure on the president.
"I am hoping that this will come forward and produce enough pressure on Congress to address it more than just for their own members but to address it with the president," said Leeds.
Samantha Holvey echoed that sentiment, saying a "non-partisan" effort to investigate Mr. Trump was imperative.
"They've investigated other Congressmembers so I think it only stands fair he be investigated as well," said Holvey.
She added, "A non-partisan investigation is important not just for him but for anybody that has allegations against them, this isn't a partisan issue, this is how women are treated everyday."
Mr. Trump had previously vowed to take legal action against the numerous women who have already leveled accusations of misconduct against him during the 2016 campaign.
Earlier, the women that attended today's event also shared their story with NBC's Megyn Kelly on Monday morning, where the White House responded to their claims.
The statement, citing a White House spokesperson, was read during Kelly's segment of the Today show.
"These false claims, totally disputed in most cases by eyewitness accounts, were addressed at length during last year's campaign, and the American people voiced their judgment by delivering a decisive victory. The timing and absurdity of these false claims speaks volumes and the publicity tour that has begun only further confirms the political motives behind them," the statement read.
The press conference comes just one day after Mr. Trump's ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley told CBS' "Face the Nation" that female accusers of the president have the right to be "heard" and "dealt with."
"I think we heard from them prior to the election. And I think any woman who has felt violated or felt mistreated in any way, they have every right to speak up," said Haley.
She added, "I know that he [Trump] was elected. But, you know, women should always feel comfortable coming forward. And we should all be willing to listen to them."