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Utah Sen. Mike Lee shares offensive Warren-Simpson meme

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  • Sen. Mike Lee shared a meme comparing Elizabeth Warren to O.J. Simpson.
  • The post was captioned 'Nailed it.' and reposted from a right-wing account.
  • Shannon Watts and an anonymous user criticized Lee; some called for resignation.

The meme, reposted from a right-wing X account, drew immediate criticism. ' This is not the first time Lee has faced backlash for controversial tweets promoting conspiracy theories. It remains unclear whether Lee has issued an apology or what Warren's response is.

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A murdered mom meme is hysterical, am I right?

Shannon Watts, Founder of Moms Demand Action

Mike Lee is a US Senator. What the hell is wrong with him? Is it mental illness? He has been continually posting highly offensive and disgusting posts for a while. His behavior is beneath the dignity of a Senator and he is unfit to serve this country. He needs to resign.

Anonymous, X user
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