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Minnesota GOP Pushes Chauvin Retrial, Pardon; Democrats React

6/2/2026

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Delegates at the Minnesota GOP convention observed a moment of silence after a delegate moved a motion arguing Derek Chauvin deserves a state retrial and a federal pardon, and the motion was supported.
Attorney General Keith Ellison said he was heartbroken and shocked, stating Minnesota families deserve better.
Democrats will use the incident as a campaign issue before the midterms, with state House candidate Jason Heaser calling it a stunt.

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Delegates at the Minnesota GOP convention observed a moment of silence after a delegate moved a motion arguing Derek Chauvin deserves a state retrial and a federal pardon, and the motion was supported.
Attorney General Keith Ellison said he was heartbroken and shocked, stating Minnesota families deserve better.
Democrats will use the incident as a campaign issue before the midterms, with state House candidate Jason Heaser calling it a stunt.