Hey John,

In the aftermath of a violent incident in Minnesota—where Democratic lawmakers and abortion rights advocates were targeted—Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah) took to social media.

Rather than offer support or condemn the violence, he spread false claims and mocked those affected.

Despite clear evidence that the suspect was a far-right extremist, Lee labeled him a “Marxist.” He even shared a photo of the masked individual at a victim’s front door with the caption: “Nightmare on Waltz Street.”

Public officials have a responsibility to speak with honesty and care—especially when tensions are high. Twisting moments of crisis into political stunts isn’t just inappropriate. It’s dangerous.

At DemsGive, we stand with the communities impacted. We believe in facts, in decency, and in accountability. And we’ll keep pushing back against those who use disinformation to divide and distract.

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