US EditionMinnesota Lawmakers, Family Condemn Trump for Sharing "Outrageous" Conspiracy Theories on Melissa Hortman's Assassination
- On Saturday, President Donald Trump reposted a Truth Social video suggesting Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz ordered Melissa Hortman's killing, repeating the conspiracy theory.
- Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark Hortman were fatally shot in their Brooklyn Park home on June 14, and their dog also died; Vance Boelter, 57, was later indicted on six federal charges.
- Conspiracy theorists quickly circulated false claims misidentifying Vance Boelter as a Walz aide despite reporting he was never a paid worker for Walz, and Boelter's roommate said he liked Trump.
- Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz called Trump's posts dangerous and depraved Saturday, `Minnesota political operative Richard Carlbom said` Trump is spreading sickening disinformation, while Beshear and Whitmer condemned the claims.
- Analysts warn the repost contradicts Department of Justice findings and echoes Trump’s recent attacks on Somali immigrants and alleged fraud, raising concerns about fueling political violence.
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Children of slain Rep. Melissa Hortman urge Trump to remove conspiracy video
Vance Luther Boelter was arrested and charged after the largest manhunt in Minnesota history.
"Trump amplifies conspiracy theories on killing of Minnesota lawmaker" #ELB
WaPo: President Donald Trump is amplifying baseless social media posts that Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz had been part of a conspiracy to kill Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman last year over a day care fraud scandal in the state… Continue reading The post “Trump amplifies conspiracy theories on killing of Minnesota lawmaker” appeared first on Election Law Blog.
Family of slain Minnesota lawmaker calls for Trump to take down controversial post
The children of late Minnesota state lawmaker Melissa Hortman have urged President Donald Trump to take down a social media post he shared, saying it pushes a false and painful conspiracy about their parents' death. Hortman, a Democrat, and her husband were gunned down in their home in June 2025. Unsubstantiated claims Over the weekend, Trump shared a post on Truth Social claiming that Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz was behind the shooting deaths. Ther…
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