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Trump ignores mourning call: Minnesota seeks unity after excessive violence!
Political violence shakes Minnesota: After the tragedy involving Representative Hortman, Governor Walz criticizes Trump's reaction.
Trump ignores mourning call: Minnesota seeks unity after excessive violence!
In the USA, a tragic crime has once again shaken the political landscape. As the country remembers the assassination of Democratic Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark, US President Donald Trump's reaction to the events remains incomprehensible. He has declined contact with Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, which only deepens his disappointment with the decision.
Governor Walz wants Trump to take seriously the role of president for all Americans. Walz said the brutal incident in which Hortman and her husband were shot in Brooklyn Park on June 15 is a great loss. The suspect, Vance Boelter, has already been arrested and is said to have kept a list of over 45 names, including Walz and several other politicians.
Tragic circumstances and the political climate
The fatal shooting occurred in the early morning hours when the shooter posed as a police officer. During this incident, Democratic Senator John Hoffman was also seriously injured, as was his wife Yvette. Walz had worked closely with Hortman and described her as a valuable leader and good friend.
Trump, who said on his flight back from the G7 summit that he did not want to call Walz and described him as “completely crazy,” is hardening the already tense political climate in the country. Although he condemned the violence on his Truth Social platform and expressed his condolences to the victims, there has been no comprehensive response.
A call for unity
In the face of these tragic events, political leaders at both national and local levels have spoken clearly. From President Joe Biden to former political luminaries like Nancy Pelosi and Gabrielle Giffords, everyone called for an end to political violence. The bipartisan consensus that such attacks have no place in U.S. society is a positive challenge to current political mores.
Minnesota's entire congressional delegation also expressed solidarity, releasing a joint statement condemning the incident and expressing sympathy for the victims. In view of the bloody attacks on politicians, it is clear that political discourse in the USA is becoming increasingly dangerous.
Trump's fierce dismissal of Walz and the other victims highlights the deep divide created by political disagreements. This drama is sure to not only dominate ongoing discussions in the political arena, but also raise the risk of further attacks as the nation mourns the slain figures.