Minnesota Governor Tim Walz on Targeted Political Assassination of Lawmakers

Unspeakable Tragedy in Minnesota

• 💔 An unspeakable tragedy has unfolded in Minnesota, involving a politically motivated assassination.
• 🎯 Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark were shot and killed in their home.
• ⚠️ State Senator John Hoffman and his wife Yvette were shot multiple times and are in critical condition, with cautious optimism for their survival.

A Call Against Political Violence

• 🏛️ Governor Walz emphasized that peaceful discourse is the foundation of democracy, not violence or the use of guns.
• 🤝 He highlighted that even in the most divided legislature, compromise and civil discourse are possible, as demonstrated in Minnesota.
• ✊ The incident should serve as a reminder that democracy and debates are the means to settle differences peacefully.

Commitment to Justice and Prevention

• 🔍 A full investigation is underway, collaborating with all local, state, and federal agencies.
• ⚖️ Those responsible for this act will be held accountable.
• 🚫 The commitment is to ensure a tragedy like this never repeats itself in Minnesota or across the country.