Trump Won’t Call Gov. Walz
What Trump said: On Air Force One, en route from the G7 Summit, President Trump declared he has “zero plans” to call Minnesota Governor Tim Walz after the weekend’s shootings—calling the governor “whacked out,” “slick,” “a mess,” and insisting it would be a “waste of time” .
He reiterated this stance in an ABC News interview, again deeming the outreach pointless .
Context & History
Trump’s remarks come amid lingering friction between the two. Walz was the Democratic vice-presidential nominee in 2024, and had earlier urged Democrats to stand up more forcefully to Trump .
In contrast, Vice President J.D. Vance did reach out over the weekend, and former President Joe Biden called Walz to express condolences .
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🏛️ The Shootings: Timeline & Details
Tragic events: On Saturday, a man impersonating a police officer targeted two Minnesota Democratic lawmakers and their spouses:
1. State House Speaker (ex) Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark Hortman were shot and killed.
2. State Senator John Hoffman and his wife Yvette were critically injured at their home .
Suspect:
Identified as 57-year-old Vance Luther Boelter, a former appointee to a state board by Governors Dayton and Walz .
A hit list targeting nearly 70 Minnesota Democratic figures was found in his possession .
Apprehension: Boelter was captured Sunday night after the largest manhunt in Minnesota history, in a field not far from his house .
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💬 Official and Public Reactions
Governor Tim Walz: Labelled the attacks “politically motivated assassination.” He emphasized healing and unity, stating Minnesota must recommit to “core values,” and appreciated coordination with federal law enforcement .
National Leaders:
Former President Biden reached out personally.
Bipartisan condemnation followed—Sen. Amy Klobuchar called it “politically motivated violence,” while GOP leaders like Senate Majority Leader Thune and House Speaker Johnson denounced the attacks .
GOP Response:
Some Republicans condemned the shootings, but others, including Trump and figures like Utah Senator Mike Lee and Donald Trump Jr., dismissed Walz or floated conspiracy theories .
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