Veep's #MeToo episode was carefully written to avoid making light of sexual misconduct

The Hollywood Reporter

"The whole world is impacted by the #MeToo movement, not just politics," says Veep showrunner David Mandel. "But we’re in a semi-unique situation where it has hit the worlds of politics and entertainment quite heavily and we are both. At the end of the day, Veep's take had more to do with it being a good story and a funny story, as much as anything else."