Lee's Office Faces Backlash After Minnesota Shooting Posts | JQJO

Following the shooting deaths of Minnesota Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband, Sen. Mike Lee's office faced harsh criticism for posting what some considered insensitive comments. Sen. Tina Smith's deputy chief of staff wrote a strongly worded email condemning Lee's actions, citing the immense grief caused by Lee's office's behavior. Sen. Smith, who was reportedly on the shooter's target list, highlighted the lack of empathy shown and the potential for the posts to be untrue. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer requested increased security for Smith and Sen. Amy Klobuchar.