Smith criticized Lee's use of the tragedy for personal gain on social media.
06/17/2025
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I think too often in the Senate, we talk to one another through other people.
I can tell you, though you don't need me to tell you this, because she has been before our Committee before, that she is...
I’ve decided not to run for re-election to the Senate in 2026. This job has been the honor of a lifetime.
The level of threat that lawmakers are exposed to is just unacceptable.