Alek still doesn't get it, John.

First, the news broke:

Oregon Capitol Chronicle headline: Skarlatos joked about choking women

The article details how Alek Skarlatos joked about choking women to death during sex, and that he repeatedly "liked" posts from teenage girls in bikinis on Instagram.

We pointed out that a man who wants to harm and control women can't be trusted to make decisions about our bodies and our freedoms. (We even made a video about it. You can click here to watch it.)

Well, this week Alek finally decided to respond.

You know what he calls all of his dangerous, disgusting behavior?

"A dumb mistake."

I'm sorry, but joking about sexual violence is more than "a dumb mistake." Interacting with posts by underage girls on social media is more than "a dumb mistake."

You know what the REAL mistake would be, John? Letting Alek Skarlatos anywhere near Congress.

I need you to chip in $3 now and let's send a message to Alek and his MAGA backers: Not in Oregon. Not on our watch.

Mariah Morgan,
Team Hoyle

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