Vance Boelter, 57, has been arrested after a two-day manhunt for allegedly assassinating Minnesota state lawmaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark. Posing as a police officer, Boelter reportedly entered their home and committed the murders, leading Governor Tim Walz to label the act a politically motivated assassination. This violent incident has raised alarms about the threats facing politicians, with Walz emphasizing its implications for democracy and public safety.
"The allegations against Vance Boelter paint a chilling picture of a politically motivated assassination, targeting a prominent lawmaker and her spouse in their own home."
"Governor Tim Walz described the incident as an attack on democracy itself, highlighting the increasing dangers faced by public officials in today’s political climate."
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