‘It’s Not Happening on Both Sides’: Scalise Calls Ted Lieu’s ’86 47′ Social Media Post ‘Disgusting’

May 5, 2026
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House Majority Leader Steve Scalise didn't mince words when he slammed Rep. Ted Lieu's bizarre 86 47 social media spree as disgusting on FBN’s “Mornings with Maria.” For the uninitiated, Lieu—a California Democrat with a history of anti-gun grandstanding—repeatedly posted this cryptic phrase on X, which many interpreted as a not-so-subtle call to 86 (slang for kill or eliminate) the 47th president, Donald Trump. Scalise, a survivor of a near-fatal assassination attempt by a left-wing gunman in 2017, rightly called it out as inflammatory rhetoric that crosses into dangerous territory. It's the kind of post that gets a pass from Big Tech moderators when aimed at conservatives but would spark immediate bans if flipped the other way. This isn't just petty partisan sniping; it's a stark reminder of the hypocrisy fueling the gun control crowd. Lieu, who loves lecturing about assault weapons and pushing red-flag laws, flirts with eliminationist language while Second Amendment advocates are demonized for far less—like sharing memes about self-defense rights. Scalise's pushback highlights how the left's rhetoric often veers into incitement, especially post-2024 election when Trump's victory has gun-grabbers in meltdown mode. Remember, 86 has roots in diner lingo for ditching something, but in political contexts, it's loaded with violent undertones—think Chicago mob history or even nods to assassinations. For the 2A community, this is exhibit A in the double standard: Democrats weaponize language against their foes while stripping us of tools for protection. The implications for gun rights are crystal clear—escalating tensions demand vigilance. As anti-2A politicians like Lieu ramp up their post-election fury, expect more veiled threats disguised as jokes, all while they block national reciprocity and ATF overreach. Scalise's call-out is a rallying cry: the right won't tolerate stochastic terrorism from the left any longer. 2A supporters should amplify this, pressure platforms for equal enforcement, and double down on electing leaders who defend the Constitution, not erode it. If 86 47 becomes the new punch a Nazi, it's time to lock and load our arguments—and our arsenals—for the fights ahead.

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House Majority Leader Steve Scalise didn’t mince words when he slammed Rep. Ted Lieu’s bizarre 86 47 social media spree as disgusting on FBN’s “Mornings with Maria.” For the uninitiated, Lieu—a California Democrat with a history of anti-gun grandstanding—repeatedly posted this cryptic phrase on X, which many interpreted as a not-so-subtle call to 86 (slang for kill or eliminate) the 47th president, Donald Trump. Scalise, a survivor of a near-fatal assassination attempt by a left-wing gunman in 2017, rightly called it out as inflammatory rhetoric that crosses into dangerous territory. It’s the kind of post that gets a pass from Big Tech moderators when aimed at conservatives but would spark immediate bans if flipped the other way.

This isn’t just petty partisan sniping; it’s a stark reminder of the hypocrisy fueling the gun control crowd. Lieu, who loves lecturing about assault weapons and pushing red-flag laws, flirts with eliminationist language while Second Amendment advocates are demonized for far less—like sharing memes about self-defense rights. Scalise’s pushback highlights how the left’s rhetoric often veers into incitement, especially post-2024 election when Trump’s victory has gun-grabbers in meltdown mode. Remember, 86 has roots in diner lingo for ditching something, but in political contexts, it’s loaded with violent undertones—think Chicago mob history or even nods to assassinations. For the 2A community, this is exhibit A in the double standard: Democrats weaponize language against their foes while stripping us of tools for protection.

The implications for gun rights are crystal clear—escalating tensions demand vigilance. As anti-2A politicians like Lieu ramp up their post-election fury, expect more veiled threats disguised as jokes, all while they block national reciprocity and ATF overreach. Scalise’s call-out is a rallying cry: the right won’t tolerate stochastic terrorism from the left any longer. 2A supporters should amplify this, pressure platforms for equal enforcement, and double down on electing leaders who defend the Constitution, not erode it. If 86 47 becomes the new punch a Nazi, it’s time to lock and load our arguments—and our arsenals—for the fights ahead.

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