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Rep. Susie Lee Deletes Controversial Trump Tweet Amid Backlash

4/1/2026

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Rep. Susie Lee (D-NV) posted a tweet criticizing U.S. President Donald Trump over his Supreme Court visit on birthright citizenship.
Lee used expletives, saying, "I’ll pray they f--- him to his face."
Following conservative backlash, Lee deleted the tweet.
The National Republican Congressional Committee condemned her remarks.
Trump reiterated his stance on the 14th Amendment, noting its original intent for American slaves, not for children of illegal immigrants.

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Rep. Susie Lee (D-NV) posted a tweet criticizing U.S. President Donald Trump over his Supreme Court visit on birthright citizenship.
Lee used expletives, saying, "I’ll pray they f--- him to his face."
Following conservative backlash, Lee deleted the tweet.
The National Republican Congressional Committee condemned her remarks.
Trump reiterated his stance on the 14th Amendment, noting its original intent for American slaves, not for children of illegal immigrants.