2 Indiana lawmakers under fire for posts after women's march

Amid women’s rights marches that drew massive crowds this weekend, two Indiana lawmakers are facing backlash for controversial Facebook posts, including one that described participants as “fat women out walking.”

Sen. Jack Sandlin, R-Indianapolis, took down the message but not before screenshots had been widely shared on Facebook and Twitter.

Link to tweet

Sandlin’s post appeared Sunday and showed a photo of protesters, many in pink hats and carrying signs, with the words, “In one day, Trump got more fat women out walking than Michelle Obama did in 8 years” – referencing the former first lady’s fitness campaign.

Another lawmaker, Rep. Jim Lucas, R-Seymour, is facing criticism for a Facebook post he shared Sunday that showed a police officer in riot gear pepper spraying a woman in the face, with the words, “Participation trophies, now in liquid form.” Lucas told IndyStar he doesn’t intend to delete the post.

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