'Saturday Night Live' Writer Katie Rich Suspended After Controversial Barron Trump Tweet
Saturday Night Live writer Katie Rich has been suspended indefinitely after she tweeted a widely criticized joke about Barron Trump, a person familiar with the situation tells The Hollywood Reporter.
NBC had no comment.
On Friday, Rich tweeted that “Barron will be this country’s first home-school shooter,” which led to public outcry and some calling for the dismissal of the SNL writer. Rich later deleted the tweet, and deactivated her account. On Monday, she reactivated her account and issued an apology.
I sincerely apologize for the insensitive tweet. I deeply regret my actions & offensive...
NBC had no comment.
On Friday, Rich tweeted that “Barron will be this country’s first home-school shooter,” which led to public outcry and some calling for the dismissal of the SNL writer. Rich later deleted the tweet, and deactivated her account. On Monday, she reactivated her account and issued an apology.
I sincerely apologize for the insensitive tweet. I deeply regret my actions & offensive...
- 1/23/2017
- by Kate Stanhope
- The Hollywood Reporter - TV News
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