Hillary Clinton: I’m ‘Shocked and Appalled’ by Weinstein Revelations

Hillary Clinton has broken her silence to join the growing list of people condemning Harvey Weinstein over his sexual harassment scandal:

Statement from Secretary Clinton on Harvey Weinstein: pic.twitter.com/L1l2wl9l0I

— Nick Merrill (@NickMerrill) October 10, 2017

Chelsea Clinton recently offered her thoughts on Twitter as well, saying the latest news about Weinstein is “horrifying” and “harrowing.”

Horrifying, harrowing, necessary read: https://t.co/V9dlFl8aOP

— Chelsea Clinton (@ChelseaClinton) October 10, 2017

The statement from the former secretary of state comes after numerous political observers wondered why she was hesitating to condemn Weinstein in a public statement. Other Democratic leaders are also facing pressure to distance themselves from the Hollywood giant and address the support he gave them in the past.

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