The Republican senator from Utah suggested in social media posts that the killings were the work of “Marxists,” and mocked Minnesota’s Democratic governor. He later issued a more sober condemnation of the violence.

Politicians in both parties had criticized remarks by the Utah senator, saying that his political rhetoric made light of tragedy.

U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D) is sharing details of when she confronted Utah Senator Mike Lee (R) about his social media posts following the shooting of two lawmakers Saturday. When asked if Lee - who took the posts down - apologized,