Former White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer used social media in an attempt to mock Hillary Clinton's friendship with Harvey Weinstein following the film producer's recent scandal. Despite Spicer's best attempt at trolling, it backfired in a big way.
Spicer on Twitter
Earlier this week, the New York Times broke an exclusive story that claimed Harvey Weinstein, the co-founder of the film company Miramax, has been hiding sexual harassment allegations against him for decades. Names like Ashley Judd went public in the NYT article, as the actress alleged Weinstein attempted to have her watch him take a shower.
Multiple women have doubled down on the contents of the story, including Fox News reporter Lauren Sivan who has accused Weinstein of masturbating in front of her. Weinstein has denied the allegations and hired a team of lawyers to defend him, though Lisa Bloom, noted feminist attorney, has already quit the team following a negative public response. Donald Trump was asked about the scandal while speaking to reporters outside the White House, with the president replying, "I’m not at all surprised to see it." Attempting to add fuel to the fire, Sean Spicer gave his thoughts with a knock on Hillary Clinton, as seen during a tweet on October 7.
Have I missed @HillaryClinton tweets & comments on #HarveyWeinstein sexual harassment allegations? Has the media even asked 4 comment?
— Sean Spicer (@seanspicer) October 8, 2017
Taking to his Twitter account on Saturday night, Sean Spicer did his best to link Hillary Clinton to the sexual harassment allegations surrounding Harvey Weinstein.
"Have I missed @HillaryClinton tweets & comments on #HarveyWeinstein sexual harassment allegations?" Spicer tweeted, before adding, "Has the media even asked 4 comment?" As expected, those who oppose Donald Trump and the administration didn't let Spicer off the hook over the president's controversial history with women.
In wake of explosive New York Times report, Democrats look to shed their donations from Harvey Weinstein https://t.co/lPovMWTpw4 pic.twitter.com/2mO3MMt6zs
— CBS News (@CBSNews) October 7, 2017
Twitter reacts
In response to Sean Spicer's Twitter attack on Hillary Clinton over the Harvey Weinstein scandal, critics of the president wasted no time lashing out.
"Have I missed @seanspicer tweets & comments on #donaldtrump sexual harassment admission to Billy Bush? Has the media even asked 4 comment?" Walter Shaub humorously replied.
Also, have I missed @seanspicer termination financial disclosure report? Has OGE posted it on its website? I can’t find it there. pic.twitter.com/vVx1Lc2R2S
— Walter Shaub (@waltshaub) October 8, 2017
You sir, are a national treasure.
— Joy Reid (@JoyAnnReid) October 8, 2017
.@seanspicer -- you broke it, you bought it. your career, that is. you lied to the American people for months with pomposity & impunity. you have 0 credibility & your fake feminism stinks. kind of typical of your kleptocratic ilk. hope you can pay your attorney fees. #resist
— Margaret Wallace ♕ (@MargaretWallace) October 8, 2017
"You sir, are a national treasure," MSNBC host Joy Reid sarcastically responded.
"Dude I know you want to be relevant but your hypocrisy on this issue is mind boggling," one tweet read.
Is she responsible for #HarveyWeinstein? No. You worked for a man that bragged about sexual assault. Comments on that? Where’s your apology?
— Andrea Nourse (@AndreaNourse) October 8, 2017
Sean - funny you're so seized with this issue considering you worked/lied for a man who bragged about sexually assaulting women on tape.
— Luke Johnman (@LukeMawk) October 8, 2017
Dude I know you want to be relevant but your hypocrisy on this issue is mind boggling
— kevincoffee (@kcoffee9) October 8, 2017
"Sean - funny you're so seized with this issue considering you worked/lied for a man who bragged about sexually assaulting women on tape," another Twitter user added.
"Is she responsible for #HarveyWeinstein? No. You worked for a man that bragged about sexual assault. Comments on that? Where’s your apology?" yet another tweet asked. As the backlash continued, Sean Spicer's tweet didn't appear to hold up to the irony that was thrown his way.
