Matt Lauer is “truly sorry,” y’all, but of course he took a shot at his victims, saying “…some of what is being said about me is untrue or mischaracterized…”:
A statement from Matt Lauer: “There are no words to express my sorrow and regret for the pain I have caused others by words and actions…” pic.twitter.com/f93rHXqKQD
— TODAY (@TODAYshow) November 30, 2017
Transcript here:
JUST IN: Matt Lauer breaks his silence since being terminated by NBC: “There is enough truth in these stories to make me feel embarrassed and ashamed.” https://t.co/APLQ21GtXD pic.twitter.com/3x979R6ugQ
— World News Tonight (@ABCWorldNews) November 30, 2017
What BS. He’s only sorry because he got caught:
It’s like a template, and only sorry when they’re caught, somehow never while doing it… “Matt Lauer on sexual assault allegations: 'I am truly sorry'” https://t.co/xw623mm8Nj
— Tammy Bruce (@HeyTammyBruce) November 30, 2017
It’s the script:
There has become a sad ritual to these sexual harassment/assault media scandals; subject denies every allegation is true, yet still apologizes without admitting serious guilt; those still employed express sorrow, praise those who came forward. https://t.co/MgBbbjLUQN
— Eric Deggans at NPR (@Deggans) November 30, 2017
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HORRIFYING: Variety's BOMBSHELL exposé paints Matt Lauer as 'super-villain-level' predator https://t.co/J2xLGhJZfH
— Twitchy Team (@TwitchyTeam) November 30, 2017
So he KNEW? Keith Olbermann wants you to congratulate him over Matt Lauer https://t.co/XOyVKgMVks
— Twitchy Team (@TwitchyTeam) November 29, 2017
D'OH! ThinkProgress editor's swing at Trump & Lauer lands HARD on Bill & Hillary instead https://t.co/RwtXRnkPzP
— Twitchy Team (@TwitchyTeam) November 29, 2017
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