"PacketSled takes recent comments made by our CEO, seriously. Once we were made aware of these comments, we immediately reported this information to the secret service and will cooperate fully with any inquiries. These comments do not reflect the views or opinions of PacketSled, its employees, investors or partners. Our CEO has been placed on administrative leave."
However, in the early morning hours Tuesday, PacketSled announced on its Twitter page that Matthew Harrigan had resigned.
PacketSled Accepts Matthew Harrigan Resignation: pic.twitter.com/ukwLdeO9YO
— packetsled (@packetsled) November 15, 2016
Harrigan also issued apologies on his Twitter account:
My humble apologies that a flawed joke has become public/out of context. My poor judgement does not represent the views of @packetsled …
— Matt Harrigan (@mattharrigan) November 13, 2016
customers, investors or the officers of @packetsled. I have no malicious intention towards the #POTUS, and apologize to all for …
— Matt Harrigan (@mattharrigan) November 13, 2016
my lack of judgement and offensive commentary. I wish you all well.
— Matt Harrigan (@mattharrigan) November 13, 2016