These are real tweets from Republican state Representative Sam Belsito:

“Connecticut Republicans have come unhinged. This is more than just smoke; it’s a full-blown inferno, but GOP elected officials like Sam Belsito are so firmly behind Donald Trump that they are resorting to outright lies and alternative facts. Connecticut deserves better than Trump enablers.  Sadly, Republicans in our state have proven time and time again that they’re more concerned about defending the president and their national party than the interests of Connecticut residents.” – Connecticut Democratic Party spokesman Leigh Appleby