Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee's inaccurate speech about the moon
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee flubs scientific facts during a speech to high schoolers about the eclipse, leading to backlash on social media.
Key Points
- Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee inaccurately stated that the moon is 'made up mostly of gases' and referred to it as a 'planet.'
- Her speech went viral on social media due to its scientific errors, causing criticism and backlash.
- She later defended herself by claiming she misspoke and meant to refer to the sun, turning the situation into a political indictment of her opponents.