Controversy Mounts Over Politicians' Responses to Minnesota Violence
TL;DR
A Minnesota Senate staffer publicly criticized Senator Mike Lee for joking about a tragic shooting that resulted in the death of Melissa Hortman and her husband, condemning Lee's office for exploiting the tragedy for political gain and emphasizing the need for decency and respect in such moments.
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- ‘Have you no decency?’ Read the scathing letter a Minnesota US Senate staffer sent to Mike Lee The Salt Lake Tribune
- Mike Lee Draws Outrage for Posts Blaming Minnesota Assassination on Far Left The New York Times
- Trump and other Republicans mock Democrats after Minnesota lawmaker killings The Guardian
- Tina Smith confronts U.S. Sen. Mike Lee following posts about deadly Minnesota shootings Star Tribune
- Mike Lee, prominent Republicans leap to baseless claims about political violence – again CNN
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