Trump Jr. mocks Franken's resignation speech
Source: The Hill
BY JULIA MANCHESTER - 12/07/17 12:34 PM EST
Donald Trump Jr. mocked outgoing Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) after he announced his resignation on Thursday, invoking the former comedian's "Saturday Night Live" (SNL) character on Twitter.
Link to tweet
The tweet after Franken announced his resignation from the Senate after facing pressure from his colleagues amid mounting sexual misconduct allegations.
I know in my heart that nothing I have done as a senator, nothing, has brought dishonor on this institution, and I am confident that the Ethics Committee would agree. Nevertheless, today I am announcing that in the coming weeks I will be resigning as a member of the United States Senate, Franken said in a speech on the Senate floor. Franken is the latest high-profile male to depart his job amid sexual misconduct allegations.
His Democratic colleague in the House, Rep. John Conyers Jr. (D-Mich.) announced his resignation amid allegations against him on Tuesday.
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Read more: http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/363768-trump-jr-mocks-frankens-resignation-speech
Gothmog
(145,312 posts)DBoon
(22,366 posts)mt
Rollo
(2,559 posts)Blue_Tires
(55,445 posts)despite his old man is running the most nepotistic White House in recorded history....
All those billions which would allow him to go anywhere or do anything, and what does he do? Sit on his ass and troll people on Twitter all day...
sarcasmo
(23,968 posts)Scarsdale
(9,426 posts)is rampant in the tRump family. So is "ugly"
GoCubsGo
(32,086 posts)I look forward to watching that spectacle.
Roland99
(53,342 posts)Old Vet
(2,001 posts)Its just not gonna happen, None of the trumps have been nor will they face anything for there crimes. 45 spends more money on his suits then most spend on there education, Its called fuck you money.
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Dawson Leery
(19,348 posts)PatSeg
(47,499 posts)would be wise to keep a low profile right now and stay off of Twitter. Guess 'like father, like son', just can't keep his mouth shut.
leftynyc
(26,060 posts)After flynn, you're next, you pathetic twit.
Jan Levinson
(16 posts)PatSeg
(47,499 posts)Jan Levinson
(16 posts)The reason I joined was to get more people to pay attention to these tweets. LOL. Im very frustrated no one from any media outlet searched donaldtrumpjr from:leeanntweeden on Twitter to see all their interactions.
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hexola
(4,835 posts)Holy Crap - it WAS a hit!!!
PatSeg
(47,499 posts)I can't believe no one uncovered this before. It is not like the Tweets were hiding somewhere. She wasn't even smart enough to go back and delete them.
I'm so angry right now, I am feeling physically numb. Thank you for joining and bringing the Tweets to light. You might want to start your own thread, so they get more exposure.
hexola
(4,835 posts)The right has 4ch - they never would have missed this stuff!
WTFFFFFFF
PatSeg
(47,499 posts)I don't want to be like them in any regard, but that doesn't mean we shouldn't fight back, instead of rolling over and playing dead. Just throw our best and brightest under the bus. In the meantime, they are going to trivialize real sexual assault and misconduct, setting women back possible decades.
PatSeg
(47,499 posts)A big welcome to DU!!!
Jan Levinson
(16 posts)I think I need ten posts to start a thread because I tried but it blocked me because Im new... as soon as I do, I will start a thread. I messaged a NYTs account, an NBC News producer, and Joe Scarborough (lol) on Twitter with some screenshots the day it was posts none responded... Its hard to message news accounts because most block people from messaging them.
But Im surprised it hasnt received coverage. The first thing I did when I heard about the allegations was search leeanntweeden trump in twitter and a couple of her posts with Don Jr. come up enough for a news outlet to dig deeper and do the more advanced Twitter search. Very frustrating. Its not that I dont believe women but I dont believe THIS woman. Yes, women who are friends with Trump Jr., Hannity, etc. can be sexually assaulted, but there are TOO many coincidence with her connections and the timing.
hexola
(4,835 posts)Chris will use them!
Jan Levinson
(16 posts)Does he have an email address?
IronLionZion
(45,451 posts)or you can reach out on facebook (ChrisCCuomo), twitter (@ChrisCuomo), or Instagram (@chrisccuomo)
You could tweet it right to him.
I didn't realize you post count was that low when I said it. Please be sure to post a thread once you are able. This is really big.
I take accusations of sexual assault very seriously too, but none of this passes the smell test. It is coming across as an Atwater/Rove hit job. There is no tactic too low or too dirty for these people.
If you haven't already, you might try Rachel Maddow. She tends to respond to viewers better than most.
"Send it to Rachel"
http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/send-it-rachel
Jan Levinson
(16 posts)I just messaged Chris Cuomo and I will email Rachel Maddow.
Jan Levinson
(16 posts)One more post until Im at 10.... lol...
I'm so glad you joined DU. I'm trying to get the word out everywhere I can. Maybe we can create our own "Its a Wonderful Life" story!
Jan Levinson
(16 posts)This story just infuriates me and its not like Im this huge Al Franken supporter and fan... if the allegations are true, by all means, force him to resign. But it feels like we are letting unsubstantiated blog posts win. News outlets that fear being called the liberal media will react harder to democrats without truly looking at the bigger picture.
The other allegationsWeinstein, Cosby, Charlie Rose, Bill OReilly, Lauerall have been exposed thanks to real substantiated journalism. I am a huge supporter of women, but Bannon once said, As long as democrats play identity politics, republicans win. Republicans know how to make democrats go crazyaccuse one of their peoplebut if anyone questions the allegations, call democrats out for hypocrisy and accuse them of not believing women. But realistically, these allegations have not been substantiated and Tweeden, who goes on a happy press tour the day she writes her blog, undermines real victims. She is out there just telling a story that did not prevent her from getting ahead that has not internally wounded her clearly.... it undermines teachers, nurses, waitresses, etcetera who show up to their job and actually truly suffer from forcible sexual misconduct.
I just want the truth.
PatSeg
(47,499 posts)This all sets back progress light years if we continue on these witch hunts. Pretty soon legitimate victims will remain quiet and the con artists and grifters will run this into the ground. We'll be back where we started and women will lose the little power they have gained.
bluestarone
(16,972 posts)and a BIG welcome aboard
bdamomma
(63,868 posts)and Lawrence ODonnell?
LisaM
(27,813 posts)How on earth weren't these part of this narrative before?
redstateblues
(10,565 posts)I won't be surprised if women will start coming out.
IronLionZion
(45,451 posts)I doubt that the golf club consented to what Leanne is doing to it.
pnwmom
(108,980 posts)Perseus
(4,341 posts)This picture just for you boys...
I do hope all these fiasco gets the proper investigation it deserves and Franken comes out clean.
IronLionZion
(45,451 posts)rainlillie
(1,095 posts)tweeted about her accusations before they were announced to the MSM. I knew it was all a setup. It's damn infuriating that the Democrats were so quick to throw Al under the bus. This is opening the door for other Democrats to be accused and then just tossed out. What a shame.
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mentalslavery
(463 posts)R B Garr
(16,954 posts)And welcome to DU!
Dawson Leery
(19,348 posts)They are bastions of sexism, sophomoric behavior, and junk grade celebrities.
PatSeg
(47,499 posts)They always have been too.
Gidney N Cloyd
(19,840 posts)hexola
(4,835 posts)Fuckers!
JI7
(89,252 posts)Honeycombe8
(37,648 posts)SansACause
(520 posts)Just a matter of hours before the "Bob Mueller is a sexual predator" campaign begins.
bdamomma
(63,868 posts)plus they are pulling the trigger on themselves if they remove Mueller.
Initech
(100,080 posts)Kimchijeon
(1,606 posts)We fell for it like the chumps they knew we were
bathroommonkey76
(3,827 posts)Arkansas Granny
(31,518 posts)jalan48
(13,870 posts)eissa
(4,238 posts)We played right into their hands.
I hope Senator Gillibrand finds Roy Moore a suitable substitute for Al Franken.
bdamomma
(63,868 posts)this POS gets in the women Senators will go after his ass. Let see how McConnell likes that.
Kali
(55,013 posts)family and party of assholes
Steerpike
(2,692 posts)We are only allowed to grovel in the shit they throw at us...If democrats don't pull their heads out of their asses on so many level we will continue to lose and they will continue to gloat. as they should...because winners are ALLOWED TO GLOAT
GOPricklepants
(34 posts)Careful what you mock from that big glass tower. There's a big pile of rocks out here. Ya think it's all play? Clink Clink👮
DarthDem
(5,255 posts)The bell tolleth for him soon, methinks.
Alice11111
(5,730 posts)for taking the high road and setting an example
joanbarnes
(1,722 posts)NurseJackie
(42,862 posts)... and you'll be not match for Franken's wit... unbridled by any Senatorial decorum requirements.
Laugh-it-up, funny boy! Your turn's coming.
Honeycombe8
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FreeStateDemocrat
(2,654 posts)FarPoint
(12,409 posts)We/ our weak DNC Leadership actually opened the door for harassment to all of us....
This strategy of the DNC will not ride above the thugs in the toxic Administration....
Achilleaze
(15,543 posts)no honor
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Butterflylady
(3,544 posts)however I would love to wipe that stupid smirk off his stupid face.
keithbvadu2
(36,823 posts)Ilsa
(61,695 posts)She seems like an opportunist. I hope it all comes back to bite her on the ass.
The Wizard
(12,545 posts)Vinca
(50,278 posts)LyndaG
(683 posts)Can't wait.
Heartstrings
(7,349 posts)workinclasszero
(28,270 posts)Freepers LOVE IT, Breitbart LOVES IT, hate fuckin radio LOVES IT, Fox "news" LOVES IT and they are all electing a pedophile pervert to the senate as they laugh their asses off at democrats!
dchill
(38,502 posts)And best bud of Leean Tweeden!