Senator Al Franken groping a woman, eliciting a sharp backlash.
These New Years Hawaii trips are getting weird, Maher cracked.
Saget, forgive me!
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Franken issued a public apology in response, which Tweeden accepted.
Dear Leeann, I want to apologize to you personally, Franken said.
I dont know what was in my head when I took that picture, but that doesnt matter.
Theres no excuse and I understand why you could feel violated by that photo.
I am so sorry.
Sincerely, Al Franken.
Pressure for then-Senator Franken to resign mounted as more women came forward with allegations of sexual misconduct.
Many responded unfavorably to Mahers tweet.
Jokes about sexual misconduct are: easy, not funny, offensive,one reply read.
(Moore denies the allegations.)
