The Obamas released their statement against Weinstein after Hillary Clinton broke her silence about the issue.
Hillary Clinton was appalled by Harvey Weinstein allegations
Mrs. Clinton said she was “shocked and appalled by the revelations about Harvey Weinstein,” in a statement posted on Twitter.
The former Democratic presidential nominee added, “The behavior described by women coming forward cannot be tolerated. Their courage and the support of others, is critical in helping to stop this kind of behavior.”
The film mogul was also a donor and fund raiser for Mrs. Clinton’s campaigns.
More than 20 women including Hollywood actresses Angelina Jolie and Gwyneth Paltrow already accused Weinstein of sexual harassment, assault, or rape. Jolie and Paltrow said the film mogul sexually harassed them when they were young.
In a recent e-mailed statement to the New York Times, Jolie said she had a “bad experience with Harvey Weinstein in my youth” Because of that, she decided not to work with him ever again and warn others. According to her, “This behavior towards women in any field, any country is unacceptable.”
