Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen Responds to Backlash over Saying ‘Libtards’

Nebraska governor addresses comments he made during his tele-town hall

The governor's office has come out with a statement regarding the incident.

Pillen explains using 'libtards' but doesn't say if he regrets using term

Gov. Jim Pillen’s office defended his use of a derogatory term during a town hall, saying it was not directed at disabled Nebraskans.

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen responds to backlash over saying ‘libtards’

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen remarks in a tele-town hall drew criticism from disability advocates and families.

Gov. Pillen's office responds to questions about last week's town hall comments

Last Tuesday, Governor Pillen used the derogatory word multiple times in his responses during his town hall. "He did real harm to our most vulnerable population and their families and and to me, he owes his constituents an apology," said Shelley Gillen, whose son has special needs.We reached out to his office and campaign multiple times to talk to him about why he used that term. We didn't get a response, so we asked him about it during a press …