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Minnesota Lawmakers Demand Safety After Targeted Attack

6/20/2025

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Lawmakers Address Violence

Minnesota lawmakers are grappling with shock and grief after a colleague was tragically killed and another injured in a targeted attack against Democrats. In the wake of Vance Boelter's arrest, legislators are urgently discussing new safety measures, taking steps to protect their personal information and contemplating enhanced security, as the specter of political violence looms larger across the nation.

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Democrats Demand Security

In the wake of alarming shootings in Minnesota, Democratic leaders Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer are calling for enhanced security funding for lawmakers. They expressed grave concern over a staggering 1,000% surge in threats against Congress members since 2016. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz condemned the tragic killings, labeling them as politically motivated acts of violence.

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Lawmakers Address Violence

Minnesota lawmakers are grappling with shock and grief after a colleague was tragically killed and another injured in a targeted attack against Democrats. In the wake of Vance Boelter's arrest, legislators are urgently discussing new safety measures, taking steps to protect their personal information and contemplating enhanced security, as the specter of political violence looms larger across the nation.

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