WASHINGTON- U.S. President Donald Trump's pick to fill a vacant seat at the Federal Reserve said on Sunday there was a "smear campaign" being waged against him, after past writings and comments about women sparked renewed criticism by Democratic lawmakers.

Moore, during an interview on ABC's "This Week," said there were a handful of reporters dedicated to digging up negative information on his personal life and past statements.

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