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Senator Lee Sparks Outrage Calling Shooter 'Marxist'
6/15/2025
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- Republican Senator Mike Lee ignited controversy by branding Vance Boelter, the suspect in a Minnesota shooting, as a “Marxist.” This accusation came after Boelter, a Trump supporter, allegedly killed Democratic Representative Melissa Hortman and injured others. Critics slammed Lee for politicizing the tragedy, pointing out the stark contradictions in Boelter's affiliations. Boelter is still on the run, with a chilling target list discovered.
