Democrat Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee made inaccurate remarks about the moon and sun, claiming the moon is made mostly of gases and it is almost impossible to go near the sun. She faced mockery for her statements.
Key Points
Sheila Jackson Lee claimed the moon is made mostly of gases and it is almost impossible to go near the sun
Her inaccurate remarks sparked mockery and criticism on social media
Cons
Inaccurate information about the moon and sun
Mockery and criticism received for the inaccurate statements