Rep. Mike Lawler is accusing Sen. Ron Johnson of “peddling conspiracy theories” and “crap” about the 9/11 attacks after the Wisconsin Republican said earlier this week that he wants to hold more hearings to investigate the deadly terrorist strikes. 

“Respectfully, Senator Johnson should stop peddling conspiracy theories about the worst terrorist attack in our nation’s history and one that forever altered the lives of so many of my fellow New Yorkers,” Lawler, R-N.Y., posted on X while sharing an article about remarks Johnson made during an interview Monday with conservative influencer Benny Johnson.

In the interview, the Wisconsin Republican said he wants to hold more hearings about the 2001 attack after watching the documentary “Calling Out Bravo 7” and speaking to people who said they doubt the government’s investigation about the attack, during which nearly 3,000 people died. 

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