I think his mistake was using the word “boys” in the context of “kids in college”. He had an older partner when he was 17, which was perfectly legal (England). He has stated that he was sexually aggressive at 13, when he lost his virginity. If you mix it all up it could be, mistakenly I believe, that he was saying it’s ok for older men to have sex with 13yo’s.
He has turned in multiple pedo’s and was a victim of child abuse. I don’t believe for a minute he believes in pedophilia. He does believe we don’t understand sexuality very well, even going as far as to state that transgenders and lesbians don’t exist, they’re just confused.
There’s elements on both the left and right that want to see him go down. He hasn’t done anything and he has clarified his position. I’ll pray for him and give him a pass for the misunderstanding.
I’ve only seen “OMG he’s in favor of pedophilia! All conservatives proven evil” to “it’s edited fake news!” and couldn’t find the interview/transcript without editing and commentary.
And he’s scheduled a press conference in NYC tomorrow.