The official social media account on X for the Democratic Party promoted Talarico’s candidacy this week with a simple message : “James Talarico is the only candidate who will put you first.”
Lee, known for his controversial online remarks , issued a response just hours later.
“James Talarico will put you first… On the altar to Moloch,” Lee wrote , referencing the ancient figure of Moloch mentioned in the Hebrew Bible and associated with child sacrifice .
Lee’s social media post also included an animated image depicting a child being sacrificed to an ancient deity — a post that left several onlookers appalled.
“Nothing to see here, just a Republican Senator accusing a Democratic Senate candidate of child sacrifice,” wrote journalist and former MSNBC host Mehdi Hasan on Friday.
“But, hey, don’t you dare criticize [President Donald] Trump as that could lead to political violence.”.
Young asked in a social media post on X to her more than 70,000 followers. »