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6. The comments (we know he did not write these words)

Reply to Sogo (Original post)

Mon Jun 16, 2025, 01:42 AM

Jun 16

Donald Trump said the targeted shootings of two Minnesota state lawmakers "will not be tolerated in the United States of America" and vowed the shooter who carried out the brazen attacks will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

Trump said he's been briefed on Saturday's shootings of state Rep. Melissa Hortman, the speaker emerita of the Minnesota House

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/06/14/trump-lawmaker-shooting-minnesota/84204718007/

Also offended Governor Walz

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No statement from the so-called President on the MN political assassinations? [View all] Sogo Jun 16 OP

He DID make a statement, and condemned political violence... Jack Valentino Jun 16 #1

Well, I rather suspect he was not very sincere, since he has spoken of Sogo Jun 16 #2

I don't disagree with any of that. Jack Valentino Jun 16 #3

Expect his next utterance on the topic to include an inappropriate usage of "congratulations" RockRaven Jun 16 #4

I think a few of his "not completely insane handlers" have had a tight grip on him, Jack Valentino Jun 16 #5

I doubt we'll ever hear anything about it again. GoCubsGo Jun 16 #9

The comments (we know he did not write these words) question everything Jun 16 #6

His statement was made maxrandb Jun 16 #7

He's just pissed that they ruined his big parade. nt leftyladyfrommo Jun 16 #8

He is probably planning out the pardon for the killer. Emile Jun 16 #10