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SNL Skewers Alum Al Franken, Trump Sons

"I know this photo looks bad. But, remember, it also is bad," said Weekend Update anchor Colin Jost of the image appearing to show Franken groping a sleeping woman.
Colin Jost (left) and Michael Che ripped into Al Franken during the Weekend Update portion of <em>Saturday Night Live</em>.

The ongoing spate of sexual misconduct accusations leveled against powerful men the world-over, including at NPR, hit close to home for Saturday Night Live this past week, and the sketch comedy show did not shy away.

On Thursday a Los Angeles radio host accused U.S. Senator Al Franken of during a 2006 USO tour in the Middle that same day.

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