Charles Krauthammer Reminds Viewers of Story That He Says Is Evidence of 'Double Standard' Amid Scalise Scandal

Fox News contributor and syndicated columnist Charles Krauthammer reminded viewers on Tuesday of a story that he says is evidence a “double standard” when it comes to Democrats and Republicans.

Rep. Steve Scalise (R-La.) recently admitted to speaking to a white supremacist group in 2002, which has been followed by outrage and calls for him to resign.

While he didn't defend Scalise, Krauthammer argued President Barack Obama attending Rev. Jeremiah Wright’s church for over two decades is a far more outrageous story that didn't result in nearly as much fury.

“I think the key question here is not just that this happened 12 years ago, but as far as I can tell, there is not a shred of evidence that there is anything in the intervening 12 years which would indicate any evidence of racism, hostility or ill will or anything of this nature,” Krauthammer said of Scalise.

Because of this, he said “it’s a pretty drastic thing to demand that he step down.”

“There is a double standard. Obama became didn’t just wander into Jeremiah Wright’s church one time 12 years ago. He sat in it for 22 years as the man who is a racist raved against America and talked about 9/11 being chickens coming home to roost," Krauthammer added. "These aren’t even comparable.”

Watch part of the discussion via Fox News:

(H/T: Mediaite)