Senator Mike Lee, a Republican from Utah, has painted a stark picture of what he believes will unfold if Democrats seize control of the government in 2024. Lee, a staunch supporter of former President Donald Trump, sees a potential Democratic sweep as a prelude to a century of unchecked power.
In a series of posts on X (formerly known as Twitter), Lee outlined his dire prediction, claiming that a Democratic victory would unleash a wave of radical changes, starting with the elimination of the filibuster in the Senate. He then foresees the addition of new justices to the Supreme Court, the granting of statehood to Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico, and, ultimately, federal control over elections, redistricting, and campaigns.
Lee’s ominous prediction, encapsulated in his tweet “Day 1: Nuke the filibuster… Days 5 – 36,500: Rule America uncontested for 100 years,” has sparked debate and anxiety among Republicans.
The Utah senator, a vocal critic of the Biden administration, has been actively involved in the 2024 election cycle, throwing his weight behind Trump and engaging in public sparring with Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee.
On social media, Lee has been quick to challenge Harris’s statements and policies, often using humor to highlight his points. In response to Harris’s tweet calling Trump “weak” in the fight for democracy, Lee quipped, “Your policies suck, and make Americans poorer & less free.”
Lee’s online antics extended to a playful suggestion about the GOP’s mascot, proposing the replacement of the elephant with a squirrel named Peanut, in honor of a pet squirrel that was controversially seized and euthanized in New York. “The elephant is cool, but elephants don’t live in America,” he wrote, “Squirrels do! Let’s immortalize Peanut the Squirrel… Let’s make him the official mascot of the GOP.”
As the 2024 election heats up, Senator Lee’s pronouncements and online interactions have added a layer of intrigue and humor to the political discourse. His stark warnings and witty retorts are sure to keep the public engaged and the conversation lively.
