Barack Obama condemns previous political donor Harvey Weinstein . 
Former President Obama says he and wife Michelle are ` disgusted ' by Harvey Weinstein 's alleged sexual abuse . 
Former President Obama responded on Tuesday to the allegations of sexual harassment that continue to swirl around film mogul and longtime Democratic donor Harvey Weinstein . 
"Michelle and I have been disgusted by the recent reports about Harvey Weinstein ," Obama said in a statement . 
Obama 's statement follows one released by former Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton , who also repudiated Weinstein , saying such behavior "can not be tolerated ." 
Over the years , Weinstein raised millions of dollars for Democratic organizations and candidates , including Obama and Clinton , and hosted a number of fundraisers that Obama attended while in office .
Former President Obama says he and wife Michelle are ` disgusted ' by Harvey Weinstein 's alleged sexual abuse . 
Former President Obama responded on Tuesday to the allegations of sexual harassment that continue to swirl around film mogul and longtime Democratic donor Harvey Weinstein . 
"Michelle and I have been disgusted by the recent reports about Harvey Weinstein ," Obama said in a statement . 
Obama 's statement follows one released by former Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton , who also repudiated Weinstein , saying such behavior "can not be tolerated ." 
Over the years , Weinstein raised millions of dollars for Democratic organizations and candidates , including Obama and Clinton , and hosted a number of fundraisers that Obama attended while in office .