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Jon Stewart Slams Mike Lee's Callous Remarks Post-Shooting

6/18/2025

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Jon Stewart fiercely condemned Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) for his callous social media remarks after the tragic shootings of Minnesota lawmakers. Lee's dismissive comments sparked outrage among his peers. In a passionate monologue, Stewart spotlighted the stark contrast in how the U.S. confronts domestic violence versus foreign threats, revealing a disturbing indifference to American lives.

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Jon Stewart fiercely condemned Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) for his callous social media remarks after the tragic shootings of Minnesota lawmakers. Lee's dismissive comments sparked outrage among his peers. In a passionate monologue, Stewart spotlighted the stark contrast in how the U.S. confronts domestic violence versus foreign threats, revealing a disturbing indifference to American lives.