Mike Lee's spokesperson confirmed the story that the senator called a lie during impeachment outburst

When Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) rose to protest the comments on the floor of the Senate during the impeachment trial, it caused a stir in the chamber. He shouted that what was said about the phone call with then-President Donald Trump was a lie. It never happened and he wasn't involved in it, he claimed.

But on Jan. 8, Lee's spokesperson confirmed to CNN that it's exactly the way Democrats described it.

"Lee's spokesman said the calls from Trump and his attorney were intended for Sen. Tommy Tuberville, a newly elected Republican from Alabama," said CNN. "The effort by the White House to get Tuberville to delay certification of the votes provides insight into the President's thinking and priorities as a mob of his supporters lay siege to the iconic building. As the President worked to convince Tuberville to delay the process, he and other top White House officials did little to check in on Vice President Mike Pence while he and members of his family were inside the breached Capitol, a source close to the vice president told CNN."

Lee was taken down by retired Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling for his complaints.