Racist Politician's Tweet on NBA

3,489 views · Published 12 March 2014 · 6:30 · Indexed 25 October 2026

Channel: TYT Sports · 2014 · Sports

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Pat Garofalo, member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, sent out a tweet that has gained traction in the most negative way possible. His tweet read, "Let's be honest, 70% of teams in NBA could fold tomorrow + nobody would notice a difference w/ possible exception of increase in streetcrime." He doubled down the next day, defending his message, then backed down thereafter and apologized.

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