Sen. Tina Smith confronts Sen. Mike Lee over “cruel” post on Minnesota lawmaker shootings

Democratic Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota confronted GOP Sen. Mike Lee over a controversial social media post following the targeted shootings of Minnesota lawmakers, expressing the pain it caused her and others. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer condemned Lee’s remarks as reckless, while Smith hoped her direct approach would encourage more thoughtful discourse from Lee.

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