Two former girlfriends of Judge Brett Kavanaugh, Maura Fitzgerald and Maura Kane, defended their support for the Supreme Court nominee in a joint interview Monday night on Fox News’ “The Story with Martha MacCallum.”

They were among the 65 women who signed a letter of support to the Senate Judiciary Committee late last week, vouching for the judge’s good character.

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Fitzgerald knew Kavanaugh in high school and dated him in college.

Kane also dated Kavanaugh at one period when they were younger.

Both women also knew Mark Judge, the other person Kavanaugh accuser Christine Blasey Ford has claimed was present in the room when the alleged incident more than 35 years ago took place.

Neither had been to the party in question, nor did they have any knowledge of the alleged incident.

Though Kane knew who Christine Blasey Ford was during their teenage years and had attended some parties at which she was present, they were not friends.

Fitzgerald had not heard of her.

On describing Kavanaugh as a boyfriend, Fitzgerald said that “he was nothing but kind and polite and respectful,” and denied that he had ever been physically aggressive.

Fitzgerald said she was “absolutely shocked” to hear of the allegations — that she could not believe them.

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She said the claims were the “polar opposite of the Brett Kavanaugh I’ve known for over 35 years.”

Kane echoed Fitzgerald’s reaction of shock upon hearing of the last-minute allegations that Kavanaugh had sexually assaulted a fellow student when they were teenagers.

Kane pointed to “woman after woman” at Kavanaugh’s hearing who had noted the judge’s respect for women, professionalism, and kindness.

When MacCallum suggested that the upcoming hearing, which may include Kavanaugh’s accuser — Ford apparently has not yet officially agreed to appear at the Monday hearing, according to some reports — may hinge on whether Kavanaugh could have been too drunk to remember the incident, Fitzgerald discounted that as a viable strategy.

She said that they did drink beer in high school but that Kavanaugh was “always in complete control.”

Kane agreed, saying, “I never saw him out-of-control drunk. He always maintained his composure … He never became someone different after drinking.”

Fitzgerald disputed media claims that women who signed the letter of support for Judge Kavanaugh were withdrawing their support following the story Sunday in The Washington Post.

The piece revealed the identity of the woman who lodged sexual misconduct allegations against the judge that supposedly occurred at a house party when the two were teenagers.

“That is actually not true,” said Fitzgerald.

“Of all the girls that I’ve been in touch with about the letter who have signed the letter, they stand by it.”

“They have been just trying to avoid all the calls from the media,” Fitzgerald added, “but they do stand by the letter.”

Kane joined Fitzgerald in disputing media narratives suggesting that The Washington Post article may have swayed other letter signers to withdraw their support.

“We’ve put it out there and everyone’s supporting Brett. Following that, no one is retracting their support. They’re just avoiding the media frenzy.”

Fitzgerald, who had known Kavanaugh for 35 years, expressed her concern for him, calling the situation a “travesty.” She added that “he’s been nothing but honest and trustworthy and respectful.”

Kane echoed Fitzgerald’s concerns, saying, “I’m concerned that this is even happening at this stage in his hearing … He is telling the truth and I think in the end, it will be all right.”

Michele Blood is a Flemington, New Jersey-based freelance writer and a regular contributor to LifeZette.