Sheila Jackson Lee Mocked for Claiming Moon is Made of Gas

Jackson Lee's Misstatement Sparks Laughter and Ridicule

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas) has become the subject of widespread mockery after making a bizarre claim about the moon during a speech to high school students.

On April 8, 2024, Jackson Lee spoke at Booker T. Washington High School in Houston ahead of a solar eclipse that was set to occur later that day. In her speech, she confidently stated that the moon is made up mostly of gases.

Jackson Lee's statement was met with laughter and disbelief from the students and attendees alike. The congresswoman quickly realized her mistake and apologized, claiming that she had simply misspoken. However, her misstatement has since gone viral on social media, where she has been heavily mocked for her apparent lack of scientific knowledge.

The moon is not made of gases. It is a solid, rocky body that is covered in a layer of dust and regolith. The moon's composition is primarily silicates, such as oxygen, silicon, and aluminum.

Jackson Lee's misstatement has raised questions about the accuracy of her other claims and the level of scientific literacy among elected officials. Critics have argued that her blunder demonstrates a lack of understanding of basic scientific facts, which could have serious implications for her role in policymaking.