Asked if he thinks President Donald Trump who disdains notions of virtue on a near daily basis is an ethical and moral man, Sen. Cory Gardner (R-Colo.) replied in the affirmative.

Yes, Gardner said Tuesday during a debate in Colorados U.S. Senate race. He added: I wish he would be more specific in his communications with the American people.

Gardners steadfast defense of Trump stands in sharp contrast to his condemnation of Trumps morals in October 2016 following the release of the infamous Access Hollywood tape. At the time, Gardner said he could not vote for Trump because his flaws went beyond mere moral shortcomings and because he showed a disdain for dignity unbecoming of the presidency.