See Al Franken’s reaction to Trump’s outtakes video

Former Senator Al Franken (D) discusses the January 6 hearings and the outtakes video from Trump's speech the day after the violent riot at the Capitol.

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[ushgambala]

As an Australian Grandfather - I’ve never seen such a low bar the American People have accepted in their leadership

[m.entera]

I will never forgive Gillibrand and others who ran him out of the Senate just at the time we needed him most, in order to gain some national attention because they wanted to boost their "public profile". Good thing I don't live in Kirsten's state because I'll never cast a vote for her now, even if she runs for president. Al was a good Senator and Harry Reid was interviewed as saying he was one of the best in the Senate -- did all his homework, spent time meeting with his constituents in Minnesota. He got along with his colleagues on the other side of the isle while still holding their feet to the fire when they said/proposed stupid stuff. It was obvious that the whole thing with Al Franken was a right wing setup but the fact that EVERYONE jumped on board was shocking and unforgivable.

[christinemila]

Al is right, no shock at all. He has been nuts for years! The shock is the amount of people that back him!

[LadyBugPicnic]

I ran into Franken on a plane right before all this happened to him. We were all waiting in line for the bathroom in the back. I was struggling w my infant daughter behind maybe ten men. He was in the front. He said, “ok guys, we need to do the right thing and make room for this mom.” He was such a kind gentleman, and I will always like him. It’s hard to find a senator that is TRULY likable.

[shokojimhollingsworth]

I sure would welcome Mr. Franken back into public office. Compared to most of the current senators on the right he’s both a genius and a saint. Also, he’s actually a genius.

[tmseh]

Al needs to run for office again.
Gosh darn it, people like him.

[Gargoyle]

"Yesterday is a hard word for me" as he says yesterday. No. What he didn't want to do is put attention on what happened yesterday. An insurrection attack on the Capitol he fully supported and the damage he and his supporters did.

[lilithrogers]

Thank YOu Al a wise and thoughtful grateful to you.

[mikeoxbig]

“Everyone is so mean to me, WA, WA, WA 😢”

- Tantrum Donnie

[jabbermocky]

A lot of people knew that some media pundits were VERY wrong about Al Franken. He is the best we had. We knew it then, we know it now. Whether or not he wants to take another whirl 'round the political dance floor is up to him and his kin. I would certainly not mind a "President Al Franken" for real.

[bigragu]

Franken is another voice we desperately need back in the Senate or higher. He makes excellent points and calls out the BS immediately.

[sofiecarr]

So Franken was one of our best leaders in Congress. We need him back asap!! 🇺🇸 💙 🇺🇸

[zoltore]

Q. What’s the difference between a trump republican and a Ukrainian?

A. A Ukrainian defends their capitol.

[kevinleblanc]

Al Franken was a great Senator, the people lost when he stepped Sad for us

[SkyPe]

Drumming Al Franken out of congress was a travesty. We need him back in his seat. Please Al reconsider and run again.

[heatherallen]

I swear to God, if I Jaywalked across the street I would probably go to prison, but Trump can literally do ANYTHING and never be held accountable. It's sickening.

[freda]

We cannot move forward until we move the GOP out of our country's way. Vote, America. V💙TE!

[debrabiderman]

I was never wrong about Al Franken. I was behind him 100percent and I still am.

[janelahmeyer]

Al has such a relaxed healthy expression and positive and sincere

[ejwright]

Mr Franken by far deserves more respect and support than any REPUBLICAN still in the house or in Congress. Yes, he made a mistake... But he owned his mistake and chose to step down. NO Republicans would EVER have the decency to do that. None of them.