Senator Jeff Merkley has directly attributed the climate of violent rhetoric in America to President Trump's influence, particularly in light of the recent shootings of Minnesota lawmakers Melissa Hortman and John Hoffman. Merkley expressed concern over rising threats against public officials, connecting these issues to increased animosity fostered by political figures. He emphasized the emotional toll these events have had on families and community members, highlighting the tragic impact on both the victims' families and the broader political climate.
I feel like Trump has really popped the lid off of the rhetoric and the sense of hate and violence and promoted this type of an environment.
We've seen increased threats across the country...just to say from the right wing, we know who you are. We know where you live.
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