Chelsea Clinton: Kellyanne Conway Deserves Apology for ‘Despicable’ Joke from Democratic Rep.

Chelsea Clinton came to Kellyanne Conway‘s defense today over a joke a Democratic member of Congress made about her this week.

Congressman Cedric Richmond joked at a dinner about how “familiar” Conway looked in that viral photo of her with her feet on the sofa in the Oval Office.

He has since issued this statement attempting to clarify his meaning:

Here’s the statement from Rep. Cedric Richmond on ~the joke~ he made about @KellyannePolls last night at the congressional dinner. pic.twitter.com/Xuyck0egKw

— Lissandra Villa (@LissandraVilla) March 2, 2017

But Clinton tweeted today that the line was “despicable” and Conway deserves an apology, something Conway took note of:

Despicable. I hope @KellyannePolls receives the apology she deserves-certainly never thought I’d write that & I mean every word. https://t.co/NmvFwNL21d

— Chelsea Clinton (@ChelseaClinton) March 3, 2017

Thank you, @ChelseaClinton. As strong women, as moms to Charlottes…appreciate you speaking out on this. https://t.co/rxBnXq553t

— Kellyanne Conway (@KellyannePolls) March 3, 2017

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