Sen. Tammy Duckworth
Ladda (Tammy) Tammy DuckworthOvernight Defense: Another Defense official resigns | Pentagon chief says military 'remains strong' despite purge | Top contender for Biden DOD secretary would be historic pick Top contender for Biden Defense chief would be historic pick Duckworth celebrates 'Alive Day' 16 years after she 'almost died but didn't' MORE (D-Ill.) on Monday said "Saturday Night Live" cast member Pete Davidson should apologize to the wounded veteran he mocked on the show over the weekend.
"This is absolutely appalling," tweeted Duckworth, a veteran who lost her legs during the Iraq War. "No one should ever mock a Veteran for the wounds they received while defending our great nation, regardless of political party or what you think of their politics."
"Pete Davidson owes Dan Crenshaw an apology," she added.
This is absolutely appalling. No one should ever mock a Veteran for the wounds they received while defending our great nation, regardless of political party or what you think of their politics. Pete Davidson owes Dan Crenshaw an apology. https://t.co/h3ykHWTiSx
— Tammy Duckworth (@SenDuckworth) November 5, 2018
Davidson made fun of Crenshaw, who is running for the 2nd Congressional District in Texas, over his eyepatch.
"You may be surprised to hear that he's a congressional candidate from Texas and not a hitman in a porno movie," Davidson said on SNL. "I'm sorry. I know he lost his eye in war or whatever."
A former Navy SEAL, Crenshaw lost his eye in Afghanistan during an IED explosion. He has received the Purple Heart, two bronze stars, and the Medal of Honor.
Duckworth was among many who have called for Davidson to apologize. Crenshaw has repeatedly said he will not demand an apology from Davidson.
In an interview with CNN on Monday, Crenshaw suggested that SNL instead donate to to veterans' groups.
"I think what him and maybe the producers at SNL should do, is pool their money together...and we will donate that to nonprofits that help veterans," he said.
