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Matheson’s tweet soon drew criticism, and eventually, the filmmaker apologized. He wrote, “This morning I made a hasty and stupid joke about the former First Lady.  It wasn't funny, and it was in poor taste. It was regretful and humorless and I apologize.” He also commented below Melania's farewell message on Twitter as he tweeted, “Thank you for your work as the First Lady. I apologize to you for a stupid, ignorant,& foul remark that I made last week on Twitter in reference to you. It was wrong, cruel and intolerant of me. I have learned a big lesson from this sorry.”

Critics slammed Matheson on social media, many of them accusing the "Black Sheep" actor of xenophobia.  The tweet has since been deleted. Matheson later issued an apology, writing: "This morning I made a hasty and stupid joke about the former First Lady. It wasn't funny, and it was in poor taste. It was regretful and humorless and I apologize." Fox News also reached out to representatives for Matheson for comment. Tim Matheson has issued an apology after swiping former First Lady Melania Trump. (Photo by Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic) Matheson isn't the first actor to mock Melania Trump's ...

Tim Matheson, 73, posted a tweet praising First Lady Jill Biden on Friday  He said it was 'wonderful to have first lady with class...who can speak English' Implicit reference was to Slovenian-born former First Lady Melania Trump  Matheson's tweet sparked angry backlash as he was accused of xenophobia  Actor is best known for his starring role in 1978 hit comedy film Animal House