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Trump, Lawmakers React to ‘Horrific’ Shooting of Minnesota Legislators
- On June 14, 2025, two Minnesota Democratic lawmakers, Melissa Hortman and John Hoffman, were shot in their suburban homes, resulting in Hortman and her husband's deaths.
- The attack was politically motivated, committed by a suspect impersonating a police officer who remains at large and had materials targeting lawmakers.
- Officials, including Governor Tim Walz, condemned the attacks as targeted political violence and warned against attending local protests until the suspect is caught.
- Senate Republican Leader Daniel Bonham called the acts a wake-up call to reduce extreme rhetoric, while Attorney General Pam Bondi vowed the violence will be prosecuted fully.
- The shootings heightened security for lawmakers, led to protest cancellations, and underscored concerns about political violence amid preparations for a military parade in Washington, D.C.
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The shootings in Minnesota are the latest example in a worrying wave of politically motivated attacks and increasing threats against politicians.
Arizona Capitol Times
stateaffairs.comMinnesota shooting is another assault on democracy
On Saturday, June 14, 2025, our nation watched with collective grief as two Minnesota state legislators and their families became the latest targets in a grim crescendo of political violence. In Champlin and Brooklyn Park, a man disguised as a police officer entered the home of Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark and killed them. That same gunman also entered the home of state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife Yvette, gravely…
Colorado Politics
Denver GazetteColorado leaders condemn 'politically motivated' attacks in Minnesota, will review security protocols
Colorado politicians are speaking out following the weekend shooting of two Minnesota state lawmakers and their spouses that left one couple dead.
Montana leaders unified in message after Minnesota attacks
Across the political spectrum, elected officials in Montana said the killing of one state lawmaker and attack on another in Minnesota were horrifying and raised concerns about the political climate nationwide.On social media, Montana House Republicans released a statement from House Speaker Rep. Brandon Ler, R-Savage, who called the attacks heinous and heartbreaking.This senseless murder of public servants people who dedicated their lives to ser…
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