Mike Lee refused to answer questions about his controversial X posts making light of the targeted shooting of lawmakers and their spouses in Minnesota.

The cohosts reacted to the allegedly politically-motivated violence that took place over the weekend and the response by a key official.

The Monday, June 16, episode of The View started out on a gloomy note, as the ladies discussed the tragic and planned murders of Minnesota lawmaker MelissaHortman and her husband, Mark. While most of the country has been horrified by suspect Vance Boelter's actions,

The Utah senator showed a basic disregard for the facts—and a disturbing lack of empathy—in a series of tweets.

Learn more about the Republican lawmaker from Utah under fire for his response to the assassination of Democratic lawmakers on social media.