SNL Writer Suspended After This Tweet About Trump's Son
January 23, 2017
During the inauguration festivities, Saturday Night Live writer Katie Rich tweeted, "Barron will be this country's first homeschool shooter." Barron is Donald and Melania Trump's 10-year-old son.
There was immediate backlash, and on Monday SNL suspended the writer indefinitely. Rich deleted her Twitter account over the weekend, but reactivated it to post this apology:
-Mike Draup
Photo: USA Today
There was immediate backlash, and on Monday SNL suspended the writer indefinitely. Rich deleted her Twitter account over the weekend, but reactivated it to post this apology:
Chelsea Clinton, who was of course the child of a President, commented, "Barron Trump deserves the chance every child does — to be a kid."I sincerely apologize for the insensitive tweet. I deeply regret my actions & offensive words. It was inexcusable & I'm so sorry.
— Katie Rich (@katiemaryrich) January 23, 2017
-Mike Draup
Photo: USA Today