One of the big stories to break this week came in the form of the sexual harassment allegations against Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein. In response, conservatives wasted no time celebrating, but former White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer was not happy with the lack of coverage the story got in one newspaper.
Spicer on Weinstein
In an exclusive piece from the New York Times this week, Harvey Weinstein, co-founder of Miramax, has been accused of a laundry list of sexual harassment dating back decades. Big names like Ashley Judd and Rose McGowan were just two of the stars mentioned in the article, which detailed Weinstein's alleged behavior that has quickly come under fire, and used as an anti-Hollywood liberal talking point for the right-wing media.
In response, Weinstein quickly obtained legal representation, including the curious services of Lisa Bloom, who is known to represent women who accuse men of sexual harassment. Bloom spoke out in defense of the film mogul, describing the allegations as "patently false," and referring to Weinstein as an "old dinosaur learning new ways." In response to the news, Sean Spicer was not pleased with the Washington Post for refusing to run the story on their Friday morning front page, as he vented his anger during an October 6 tweet.
Not a single mention of big Democrat donor #HarveyWeinstein in hard copy of @washingtonpost pic.twitter.com/qfktuhSfRF
— Sean Spicer (@seanspicer) October 6, 2017
Taking to his Twitter account to lash out at the Washington Post for downplaying the Harvey Weinstein scandal, Sean Spicer made sure to note that the film producer was also a Democrat who donated big money to high-profiled candidates.
"Not a single mention of big Democrat donor #HarveyWeinstein in hard copy of @washingtonpost," Spicer tweeted.
Numerous women have accused Harvey Weinstein of sexual harassment. He’s paid at least 8 settlements. NYT exclusive: https://t.co/reQaPjyEv0
— The New York Times (@nytimes) October 5, 2017
Twitter responds
Not long after Sean Spicer sent out his tweet about Harvey Weinstein and the Washington Post, critics of Donald Trump took time to hit back.
"Congrats, Sean, you have found today's Dumbest Take," MSNBC host Chris Hayes tweeted out.
Watching the family members and employees of ***Donald Trump*** go after Weinstein is something else.
— Chris Hayes (@chrislhayes) October 6, 2017
You kissed the ass of Trump, an amoral con who is in the f'ing White House - grab 'em by the pussy. You need to stfu pic.twitter.com/AkRg9DKumZ
— RiotWomenn (@riotwomennn) October 6, 2017
Sean did you get scratched hiding in the bushes? Guess lying is ok if you confess to a made up character
— Scott Barker (@cheesyscot) October 6, 2017
"Because it was a NY Times scoop.
2. You covered for a serial sex offender," Mikel Jollett tweeted. "They broke a big sexual harassment story last year around this time. Do you remember it?" another tweet noted, in reference to the sexual harassment allegations against Donald Trump.
1. Because it was a NY Times scoop.
— Mikel Jollett (@Mikel_Jollett) October 6, 2017
2. You covered for a serial sex offender.
They broke a big sexual harassment story last year around this time. Do you remember it? https://t.co/K6c3Xwxgvr
— southpaw (@nycsouthpaw) October 6, 2017
You lied for @realDonaldTrump every single day you worked for him.
— lawhawk (@lawhawk) October 6, 2017
Glass houses and all that.
You helped elect an amoral know-nothing.
"You kissed the ass of Trump, an amoral con who is in the f'ing White House - grab 'em by the pussy. You need to stfu," an additional tweet noted. The negative reaction to Sean Spicer continued as the memories of the president's own questionable history with women lingers over the administration.
