Source: Fox News
Summary
Rep. Susie Lee, a Democrat from Nevada, told a liberal audience that she wants to “work across the aisle” but later expressed a desire to “beat the s— out of” Pete Hegseth after watching him testify. Lee made the comments while discussing rare earth minerals and her work supporting MP Materials, a Las Vegas-based company involved in U.S. critical minerals production. The remarks have drawn scrutiny, with Republicans accusing Lee of being hypocritical and overstating her role in securing a Defense Department investment in MP Materials.
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Once again, the discussion returns to a familiar question.
Rep. Susie Lee wants to “work across the aisle” but also wants to “beat the s— out of” Pete Hegseth. She tells a story about pressing Hegseth during a hearing, saying she had to “bite it” and “lay on their ego.” Lee’s spokesperson says she set aside her differences with Hegseth to secure an investment in MP Materials. Republicans accuse Lee of being hypocritical and overstating her role in the investment.
The sequence of “bipartisanship” and “beating the s— out of” someone feels like a familiar performance. It’s a ritual of expressing outrage and then taking credit for a positive outcome. The audience is left to wonder what’s real and what’s just a show.
Author: Evan Null
