Senator Al Franken Apologizes for Joke About Clinton-Weiner Affair

Senator Al Franken may have briefly forgotten that he’s a senator and not on SNL anymore…

Franken was asked for his reaction to Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater‘s knee injury. This is what he said:

Al Franken upon learning of Vikes QB Teddy Bridgewater's knee injury: "Its llike finding out Hillary's having an affair with Anthony Weiner"

— Mark Leibovich (@MarkLeibovich) August 31, 2016

One hour later:

Pretty insensitive and stupid of me. Regret it and sincerely apologize. https://t.co/VNLz1EJXOs

— Al Franken (@alfranken) August 31, 2016

[h/t The Hill]
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