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EXPOSED: Chuck Schumer's DESPERATE 'Jim Crow 2.0' Lies Get DESTROYED by Mike Lee

Gary FranchiFebruary 18, 2026219 views
EXPOSED: Chuck Schumer's DESPERATE 'Jim Crow 2.0' Lies Get DESTROYED by Mike Lee
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Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) delivered a crushing blow to Chuck Schumer's desperate fearmongering campaign, calling out the Senate Minority Leader's outrageous comparison of voter ID requirements to "Jim Crow 2.0" as nothing more than a "paranoid fantasy" cooked up by Democrats who benefit from election chaos.

The confrontation comes as Republicans push forward with federal legislation requiring basic photo identification for voting – a common-sense measure supported by over 80% of Americans, including a majority of Democrats and minorities. Yet Schumer and his radical allies continue peddling the same tired lies they've used for years to oppose election integrity measures.

Democrats' Desperate Playbook Exposed

"This 'Jim Crow 2.0' nonsense is a paranoid fantasy designed to distract from the real issue – Democrats want to keep our elections vulnerable to fraud," Lee fired back during heated Senate floor debate. "Requiring an ID to vote is no different than requiring an ID to buy alcohol, board a plane, or enter a federal building. It's basic common sense."

"The American people see right through this charade. Democrats scream 'racism' every time we try to secure our elections because they know voter fraud helps their candidates win."

Lee's comments highlight the glaring hypocrisy of Democrats who demand vaccine passports and IDs for everything else but somehow claim requiring identification to vote is "voter suppression." The reality? States with voter ID laws actually see HIGHER minority turnout, completely destroying the left's narrative.

This latest Democrat meltdown shows just how terrified they are of fair, secure elections under the Trump administration. With President Trump's voter integrity initiatives gaining momentum and states across the nation implementing stronger election security measures, Schumer's crew is pulling out all the stops to preserve the broken system that helped them cling to power.

The question every patriotic American should be asking: If Democrats have nothing to hide, why are they so afraid of proving you are who you say you are when you vote?

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AmericaFirst2020Verifiedjust now
BOOM! 💥 This is exactly why we need more senators like Mike Lee who aren't afraid to speak truth to power.
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TexasVoter88Verifiedjust now
I'm so tired of the 'Jim Crow 2.0' nonsense. Requiring ID to vote isn't racist - I need ID to buy groceries, get on a plane, or pick up a prescription. How is voting any different?
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PatriotMom2024Verifiedjust now
Finally someone with the backbone to call out Schumer's ridiculous fear-mongering! Mike Lee destroyed him with actual facts instead of inflammatory rhetoric.
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ConstitutionFirstVerifiedjust now
Lee always brings receipts. That's what happens when you actually read the bills instead of just spouting talking points.
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RedStateRealistVerifiedjust now
Does anyone have a link to the full exchange between Lee and Schumer? I want to share this with my family but want to see the complete context first.
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NewsJunkie45Verifiedjust now
Check C-SPAN's website, they usually have the full Senate floor debates archived there.