Sarah Silverman's Twitter hacked with an anti-Hillary message after telling Bernie supporters to stop being stupid and vote for Clinton

  • On Wednesday Sarah Silverman's Twitter account was hacked with a message that called for '#Hilary4Prison' (sic) 
  • The tweet has since been deleted, but Silverman wrote that it was not her who wrote that message 
  • Hack comes after Silverman told Bernie Sanders supporters to 'stop being ridiculous' and to get behind Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign on Monday at DNC
  • The stand-up comedian - who shared the stage with Minnesota Senator Al Franken -  backed Bernie Sanders during the Democratic primaries, but was booed when she said she supported Clinton  
  • 'Hillary is our Democratic nominee and I will proudly vote for her,' she said. 'I will vote for Hillary with gusto.' 
  • Replied, 'You're being ridiculous' to those who were booting and chanting and then added, 'I have so much I want to say'.
  • The crowd then began to shout out 'No' and chant 'Bernie' in reply to Silverman's admonishment 
  • Comments appeared to be unplanned and unscripted and came after Silverman and Franken were asked to 'stretch' their segment   

Sarah Silverman's Twitter account was hacked on Wednesday after declaring in her speech at the Democratic National Convention that she would support Hillary Clinton for president.

The stand-up comic had been an avid Bernie Sanders follower throughout his campaign for president, until publicly stating that she would stand behind Clinton in a speech on Monday, switching her allegiance. 

A suspicious message that called for '#Hilary4Prison (sic)' was posted on Silverman's account that included a link to a video titled 'Anonymous - Message to Hillary Clinton' asked her followers, 'America, are you awakening?'

Minutes after the tweet went live, Silverman linked back to the tweet in question, which has now been deleted, claiming her account was hacked. 

'MY TWITTER ACCT GOT HACKED THIS IS NOT ME,' the 45-year-old wrote in all capital letters.  

Silverman had strong words for her fellow Bernie Sanders supporters on Monday night when she told them to get over themselves and throw their weight behind Hillary.

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Controversial: Sarah Silverman (pictured with Minnesota Senator and SNL veteran Al Franken) told Bernie Sanders' supporters on Monday that they were 'being ridiculous' and needed to calm down and to get behind Hillary Clinton for president 

Controversial: Sarah Silverman (pictured with Minnesota Senator and SNL veteran Al Franken) told Bernie Sanders' supporters on Monday that they were 'being ridiculous' and needed to calm down and to get behind Hillary Clinton for president 

Plain speaking: Comedian Sarah Silverman didn't mince words with her message to die-hard Bernie Sanders supporters

Difference of opinion: Sarah Silverman (right), standing alongside Sen. Al Franken (left) irritated the Bernie or Bust people in the convention audience by suggesting that they give it up 

Difference of opinion: Sarah Silverman (right), standing alongside Sen. Al Franken (left) irritated the Bernie or Bust people in the convention audience by suggesting that they give it up 

Hacked: The 45-year-old's Twitter account (above) was hacked on Wednesday. A suspicious message that called for '#Hilary4Prison (sic)' was posted that included a link to a video titled 'Anonymous - Message to Hillary Clinton' asked her followers, 'America, are you awakening?'

Hacked: The 45-year-old's Twitter account (above) was hacked on Wednesday. A suspicious message that called for '#Hilary4Prison (sic)' was posted that included a link to a video titled 'Anonymous - Message to Hillary Clinton' asked her followers, 'America, are you awakening?'

Standing alongside Minnesota Senator Al Franken, Silverman confirmed she would 'vote for Hillary with gusto, to be inspired by the ideals set forth by Bernie.'

This drew loud jeers from some sections of the crowd who broke out into a chant of 'Bernie', only to be scolded by Silverman who shot back, 'To the Bernie or Bust people, you're being ridiculous.' 

Earlier as they spoke on stage, Silverman displayed some trademark edgy humor by declaring that despite 'feeling the Bern' during the primaries, she was now applying 'some cream on it'.

She went on to justify to the crowd why she had switched sides and dropped her erstwhile vociferous support for the defeated Sanders.

'As some of you know, I support Bernie Sanders and the movement behind him. And Bernie has already succeeded in so many ways. … Not only did Bernie wake us up, he made us understand what is possible and what we deserve,' said Silverman.

'Hillary heard the passion of the people, the people behind Bernie and brought those passions into the party's platform, and that is the process of democracy at its very best.

'And it is very cool to see. Hillary is our democratic nominee and I will probably vote for her.'

Indeed, it appeared that Silverman's divisive outburst that followed was unplanned and unscripted.

The comedian and Franken had to play for time when musician Paul Simon wasn't ready to begin his performance, leaving Silverman appearing to ask offstage if they had to 'stretch' out their segment.

The crowd was split between yelling for Hillary and Bernie as Silverman and Franken spoke. 

The comedian was one of a number of prominent entertainers who backed Sanders in the Democratic primary against Hillary Clinton. But Silverman told the crowd in Philadelphia that she plans to vote for Clinton. The crowd then broke into chants of 'Bernie, Bernie,' but she quickly shot back with her quip.

The comedian was one of a number of prominent entertainers who backed Sanders in the Democratic primary against Hillary Clinton. But Silverman told the crowd in Philadelphia that she plans to vote for Clinton. The crowd then broke into chants of 'Bernie, Bernie,' but she quickly shot back with her quip.

Anger: Bernie Sanders supporters stand in the arena on the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia

Anger: Bernie Sanders supporters stand in the arena on the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia

'Hillary is our Democratic nominee and I will proudly vote for her,' said Silverman.  

'Just a few years ago she was a secretary and now she's going to be president,' the comedian cracked.

Sanders' supporters were not impressed, however.

'She's the only person to ever be overqualified for the job as president,' Silverman continued. 

'I will tell you this, I will vote for Hillary with gusto,' she said. 

'As I continue to be inspired and moved to action with the ideals set forward by Bernie, who will never stop fighting for us, I am proud to be a part of Bernie's movement, and a vital part of that movement is making absolutely sure that Hillary Clinton is the next president of the United States'.

However, that only inspired Sanders' supporters to chant 'Bernie' louder. 

That's when the comic labeled them 'ridiculous.' 

The awkwardness of the moment was not lost on Franken who tried to bring back some levity.

'This is a comedian,' he said. 'This is the power of comedy'.

Silverman then attempted to make a joke while still playing for time as Paul Simon readied himself following her admonishment of the Sanders crowd.

'Thank God they can fix this in post-production,' said Silverman.

Sliverman and Franken then introduced Simon, who sang the apt 'Bridge Over Troubled Waters', signifying the attempted unification of the Democratic Party.

Silverman spoke to CNN after the convention had finished for the evening to confirm that her comments were not planned.

'No, it wasn't scripted at all,' said Silverman. 'It was like an old-timey movie where we got to the part where we were introducing Paul Simon and the guy next to us was going (motioning to stretch'.

She also explained that even though she was a Clinton fan before Sanders, she 'was swept off her feet' by the Vermont senator.

Giving her opinion on Sanders' convention speech, Silverman said she thought he had effectively bridged the gap between the two supporters.

'I think most Sanders supporters are reasonable people who realize Bernie and Hillary have so much in common – they have a lot of the same values,' she said.

The 74-year-old legendary musician gave a rendition of Simon and Garfunkel's 1970 classic, Bridge Over Troubled Water on Monday before Bernie Sanders took the stage 

The 74-year-old legendary musician gave a rendition of Simon and Garfunkel's 1970 classic, Bridge Over Troubled Water on Monday before Bernie Sanders took the stage 

And it's on: Baltimore mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake raises the gavel as she calls the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia to order - as outside Bernie Sanders protesters booed so loudly the hall could hear them. In fact, she was late to do it 

And it's on: Baltimore mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake raises the gavel as she calls the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia to order - as outside Bernie Sanders protesters booed so loudly the hall could hear them. In fact, she was late to do it 

Earlier, Demi Lovato had sang her song 'Confident', giving a moving speech about mental health care beforehand.

'Like millions of Americans, I am living with mental illness but I'm lucky to have the resources and support to get treatment,' she said to the convention to thunderous applause.

'This is about politics. It's simply the right thing to do,' said Lovato.

'I am proud to support a presidential candidate who will fight to ensure all people with mental health conditions get the care they need to live fulfilling lives.'

Eva Longoria followed after Silverman and Franken - and made an appearance on stage to launch an attack on Donald Trump's infamous Wall and anti immigration policies.

She told the gathered crowd in Philadelphia that her father 'isn't a criminal or a rapist. In fact, he's a United States veteran.'

She then introduced New Jersey Senator Corey Booker who electrified the convention with a speech about love and acceptance above tolerance and patience, while the two big hitters of the night, Michelle Obama and Bernie Sanders came later.

Silverman's comments and the overzealous response were just a taste of the chaos that unfolded on Monday as the the Democratic National Convention opened.

Powerful: Singer Demi Lovato gave a dramatic performance at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Powerful: Singer Demi Lovato gave a dramatic performance at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hollywood glamour: Susan Sarandon arrives on the convention floor during the first day of the Democratic National Convention

Hollywood glamour: Susan Sarandon arrives on the convention floor during the first day of the Democratic National Convention

The new acting chair of proceedings, Marcia Fudge - brought in after DNC chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz quit in disgrace when her anti-Sanders bias was revealed - desperately called for 'respect'.

Even the opening prayer was interrupted by chants of 'Bernie, Bernie' which began from protesters outside the venue and quickly spread inside.

In the tumult the gavelling went wrong as Baltimore mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, drafted in at the last minute to replace Wasserman Schultz, forgot to use the gavel and had to rush back on stage to bring it down to formally open proceedings.

'I hereby call the Democratic National Convention 2016 to order,' she said to cheers, walked away from the podium, then was intercepted by an aide who ushered her back and reminded her to use the gavel. She flashed a thumbs-up sign as she left for the second time.

The signs of tumult were on display almost immediately inside the Democratic convention hall.

Cynthia Hayle, pastor of Ray of Hope Christian church, delivered an opening prayer where she warned: 'There is tension and dissension in the land. This is not your will for us, and we know it.'

But even her prayer couldn't stop a raw show of emotion. After she enthusiastically spoke about nominating Hillary Clinton, the crowd burst into chants of 'Hillary!' which quickly got joined by chants of 'Bernie!' by his supporters in the hall.

There were also some shouted boos when former Rep. Barnie Frank, once considered a liberal icon for his fiery denunciations of Republicans and for serving while openly gay, was announced. 

Dodd is also the co-author of the Dodd-Frank bill reviled on the left and denounced by Sanders. 'Thank you - or not - as the case may be,' Frank quipped on stage.

Sanders supporters again burst into anti-TPP chants after Maryland Rep. Elijah Cummings said, 'Our party knows that our diversity is not our problem but is our promise.

'That's why ours - ours - is the party of unity and not division,' he said.

A delegate then issued the progressive war cry - 'mic check' - setting off a new round of shouting about the trade deal that lasted until the African-American congressman finished his speech.

Cummings told them he was 'proud of our platform committee, our truly progressive platform' and 'our great nominee Hillary Clinton.'

'And if my father, that brilliant man with a 4th grade education but a mind full of wisdom and common sense was standing here with us tonight. I know he would be proud of all of you, and he would say these words, that this election is bigger than Hillary Clinton, bigger than Bernie Sanders, it's bigger than all of us,' he yelled into the microphone at the conclusion of his remarks over their incessant shouting.

'It's about generations yet unborn. And he would say, and he would say these simple words: You are blessed so you can bless others. Go out there and vote, and don't stop lifting up the American people,' Cummings said before leaving the stage.

Big introduction: Actress Eva Longoria introduces Sen. Cory Booker, D-NJ., during the first day of the Democratic National Convention

Big introduction: Actress Eva Longoria introduces Sen. Cory Booker, D-NJ., during the first day of the Democratic National Convention

Grandstand performance: Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) reacts to actress Eva Longoria (R) as he arrives onstage to speak and give a speech that electrified the convention 

Grandstand performance: Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) reacts to actress Eva Longoria (R) as he arrives onstage to speak and give a speech that electrified the convention 

Endorsement: Michelle Obama offered an unequivocal endorsement for Hillary Clinton. The first lady said Clinton - a former secretary of state, senator and first lady herself - is the "one person who I truly believe is qualified to be president of the United States."

Endorsement: Michelle Obama offered an unequivocal endorsement for Hillary Clinton. The first lady said Clinton - a former secretary of state, senator and first lady herself - is the 'one person who I truly believe is qualified to be president of the United States.'

Arrival: Senator Bernie Sanders finally addressed the convention after Michelle Obama had spoken and urged his supporters to support and vote for Hillary Clinton to be president

Arrival: Senator Bernie Sanders finally addressed the convention after Michelle Obama had spoken and urged his supporters to support and vote for Hillary Clinton to be president

Thumbs down: Delegates representing Bernie Sanders showed their dissent from the pro-Clinton rhetoric on stage

Thumbs down: Delegates representing Bernie Sanders showed their dissent from the pro-Clinton rhetoric on stage

Gagged: A Bernie Sanders supporter with her mouth taped over makes clear what she thinks of the DNC
Their flag is still there: Organizers appeared not to have removed anti-Clinton material from delegates

Berning anger: The pro-Sanders feeling on the floor of the convention was palpable as delegates protested against the DNC

Storm of protest: The theme inside the hall was supposed to be party unity - but Bernie Sanders supporters stood up waving placards and booed every mention of Hillary Clinton's name. 

Storm of protest: The theme inside the hall was supposed to be party unity - but Bernie Sanders supporters stood up waving placards and booed every mention of Hillary Clinton's name. 

He's not with her: A Democratic delegate makes his feelings clear a
Marcia Fudge, brought in to chair proceedings after Debbie Wasserman Schultz resigned in disgrace pleads for 'respect' from the floor

He's not with her: A Democratic delegate makes his feelings clear as Marcia Fudge (right), brought in to chair proceedings after Debbie Wasserman Schultz resigned in disgrace pleads for 'respect' from the floor

Someone's with her: It was not one-way traffic for the Bernie Sanders delegates, with one woman brandishing a pro-Clinton sign 

Someone's with her: It was not one-way traffic for the Bernie Sanders delegates, with one woman brandishing a pro-Clinton sign 

No doubt how she stands: Any semblance of unity in the party was in tatters as the opening session descended into chaos

No doubt how she stands: Any semblance of unity in the party was in tatters as the opening session descended into chaos

'Bernie, Bernie': Sanders supporters were vocal in their condemnation of the platform as they chanted the defeated Democratic presidential candidate's name

'Bernie, Bernie': Sanders supporters were vocal in their condemnation of the platform as they chanted the defeated Democratic presidential candidate's name

Looks deceive: Steny Hoyer's cheer (left) is deceptive - as soon as the Congressman said he was there to nominate Hillary Clinton, he was booed too by Sanders supporters
Elijah Cummings had to shout to be heard as he was booed

Looks deceive: Steny Hoyer's cheer (left) is deceptive - as soon as the Congressman said he was there to nominate Hillary Clinton, he was booed too by Sanders supporters. Elijah Cummings was booed over his support for the TPP trade pact

What they see: This was the view for thousands of delegates entering the arena - a show of support by Bernie Sanders supporters

What they see: This was the view for thousands of delegates entering the arena - a show of support by Bernie Sanders supporters

Not with her either: Pensacola might be for Clinton but these two younger Democratic delegates clearly were not

Not with her either: Pensacola might be for Clinton but these two younger Democratic delegates clearly were not

No doubt who they back: As demonstrators gathered at the entrance to the Democratic National Convention it was Bernie Sanders who was being brandished as the symbol of protest 

No doubt who they back: As demonstrators gathered at the entrance to the Democratic National Convention it was Bernie Sanders who was being brandished as the symbol of protest 

Not with her: Bernie Sanders supporters made clear their feelings as they gathered outside the arena. Inside Hillary Clinton's name was booed every time it was said

Not with her: Bernie Sanders supporters made clear their feelings as they gathered outside the arena. Inside Hillary Clinton's name was booed every time it was said

Open goal: Bernie Sanders supporters highlighted the leaked emails which forced Debbie Wasserman Schultz to quit in disgrace as they marched through Philadelphia

Open goal: Bernie Sanders supporters highlighted the leaked emails which forced Debbie Wasserman Schultz to quit in disgrace as they marched through Philadelphia

The first mention of Senator Tim Kane, by Rep. Marcia Fudge, also brought a hail of loud boos and jeers.

The opening speech by Fudge, considered a liberal member of the black caucus, got interrupted over and over by the boisterous crowd. 

Every time she mentioned Clinton's name it set off cheers and countering boos. 'Hillary Clinton and Tim Kaine want to build an economy that works for everyone,' she said, in one of many bromides that nevertheless brought loud boos. 

'Hillary Clinton this is your time!' she said – again prompting boos. 

Eventually, she was obliged to lecture the crowd. 'WE are all Democrats and we need to act like it!' she said. 'May I just make a point,' Fudge said, trying to be heard. 

Anger: Bernie Sanders supporters were in the vanguard of protests in downtown Philadelphia aimed at highlighting the email scandal

Anger: Bernie Sanders supporters were in the vanguard of protests in downtown Philadelphia aimed at highlighting the email scandal

Lock them out: Bernie Sanders supporters gathered to make their point clear at the massive security fence around the venue

Lock them out: Bernie Sanders supporters gathered to make their point clear at the massive security fence around the venue

Clear what they think: Bernie Sanders supporters were among the groups on the streets of Philadelphia

Clear what they think: Bernie Sanders supporters were among the groups on the streets of Philadelphia

Setting the tone: Mostly left-wing protesters in Philadelphia were joined by the conspiracy theory website InfoWars which called for Clinton to be jailed

Setting the tone: Mostly left-wing protesters in Philadelphia were joined by the conspiracy theory website InfoWars which called for Clinton to be jailed

Never Hillary: 'This obviously isn't an official Sanders event as you can tell' said Luke Pailthorpe, 19, a Sanders delegate from Iowa. 'But it's great to see so many people with such passion.'

Never Hillary: 'This obviously isn't an official Sanders event as you can tell' said Luke Pailthorpe, 19, a Sanders delegate from Iowa. 'But it's great to see so many people with such passion.'

Jail her: 'Forget the White House, she should be in a jail cell,' said Cindy Collins, 50, from Pittman, New Jersey. 'There was corruption and repression at every step of the primary campaign,'

Jail her: 'Forget the White House, she should be in a jail cell,' said Cindy Collins, 50, from Pittman, New Jersey. 'There was corruption and repression at every step of the primary campaign,'


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