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Threats Force Rep. Scholten to Cancel Town Hall Meeting

6/17/2025

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U.S. Rep. Hillary Scholten and several Michigan lawmakers found themselves on a chilling target list connected to Vance Boelter, accused of murdering a Minnesota lawmaker. In light of security threats, Scholten canceled her town hall meeting. Authorities suspect the shootings were driven by political motives, particularly against those advocating for abortion rights, though the exact motive remains shrouded in mystery.

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U.S. Rep. Hillary Scholten and several Michigan lawmakers found themselves on a chilling target list connected to Vance Boelter, accused of murdering a Minnesota lawmaker. In light of security threats, Scholten canceled her town hall meeting. Authorities suspect the shootings were driven by political motives, particularly against those advocating for abortion rights, though the exact motive remains shrouded in mystery.