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Rep. Emmer Blasts Walz on School Safety After Shooting

9/2/2025

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Minnesota Rep. Tom Emmer criticized Gov. Tim Walz for inadequate school safety resources after a Minneapolis shooting that killed two children.
In an interview, Emmer had difficulty justifying his vote against the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which sought to improve school safety.
Emmer attributed responsibility to the shooter's inner circle, questioning their knowledge of his mental health issues.

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Minnesota Rep. Tom Emmer criticized Gov. Tim Walz for inadequate school safety resources after a Minneapolis shooting that killed two children.
In an interview, Emmer had difficulty justifying his vote against the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which sought to improve school safety.
Emmer attributed responsibility to the shooter's inner circle, questioning their knowledge of his mental health issues.