The letter surfaced as President Donald Trump has bludgeoned the Federal Reserve chairman Powell with criticism over his refusal to cut interest rates.

Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) is getting lit up on social media after falling for a resignation letter from Fed Chair Jerome Powell which seemed to be a very clear fake. The post ‘Mike Lee Is an Idiot!’ GOP Senator Brutally Roasted After Falling for Phony Powell Resignation Letter first appeared on Mediaite.

Utah U.S. Sen. Mike Lee caused another stir on social media Tuesday, when he reposted and then deleted an image of a fake resignation letter from Fed chair Jerome Powell. Reality check: Powell had not resigned as of Tuesday afternoon.