Fox Business Network host Lou Dobbs is facing backlash on social media after he tweeted, then deleted a post that appeared to suggest the rash of bomb threats against prominent Democrats is a left-wing hoax.

“Fake news — fake bombs,” Mr. Dobbs tweeted to his 1.84 million followers. “Who could possibly benefit from so much fakery? #MAGA #AmericaFirst #Dobbs.”

Another since-deleted tweet appeared to downplay the significance of the bomb threats.

“Fake News has just successfully changed the narrative from the onslaught of illegal immigrants and broken border security to ‘suspicious packages,’” Mr. Dobbs wrote. “Let’s get back to Left-Wing driven Caravans and the Dimms who encourage them! #MAGA #AmericaFirst #Dobbs”

Mr. Dobbs‘ tweets came amid the news that at least seven potential pipe bombs were sent to high-profile Democrats since Monday, including Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, George Soros, Joe Biden, Robert De Niro, Maxine Waters, Debbie Wasserman Schultz and John Brennan. No one has been injured in the rash of attacks.

Mr. Dobbs‘ tweets sparked a flurry of angry replies, with many commenters demanding he be fired from Fox.

.@FoxNews should immediately suspend or fire Lou Dobbs. This is unacceptable conspiracy peddling at a time when people are in grave danger. These people aren’t just the political figureheads these bombs are aimed at, but the people around them and postal workers too. pic.twitter.com/cd7mQTuv0Q — Jennifer Hayden (@Scout_Finch) October 25, 2018

Never go full Lou Dobbs. https://t.co/03SjJQMo1X

Fox Business Network has not yet commented on Mr. Dobbs‘ tweets.

In a tweet that has yet to be deleted, Mr. Dobbs wrote Thursday morning that the bombs “were clearly designed to influence election.”

On Lou Dobbs Tonight I’ll take up why FBI and ATF hasn’t informed the public about contents of “suspicious packages”: whether hoax or bombs, they were clearly designed to influence election. Why? #Dobbs — Lou Dobbs (@LouDobbs) October 25, 2018

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