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Trump refuses to call whacked out governor about assassination of pro-LGBTQ+ politician
President Donald Trump has refused to call Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) to discuss the weekend assassination of pro-LGBTQ+ House Speaker Melissa Hortman (D) and her husband by an evangelical Trump supporter. In his public refusal, Trump called Walz whacked out and said the prospective conversation would waste time.I think the governor of Minnesota is so whacked out. Im not calling, Trump recently told reporters, The Hill reported. Why would I call him? The guy doesnt have a clue. Hes a mess. So, you know, I could be nice and call, but why waste time? Related Lesbian Sen. Tammy Baldwin was on Minnesota shooters hit list He allegedly had a list of Democrats he wanted to kill, including Baldwin. Last Saturday, Vance Boelter allegedly murdered Hortman and her husband and allegedly shot state Sen. John Hoffman (D) and his wife, who both survived. Police arrested Boelter on Sunday, finding an alleged hit list in his vehicle containing the names of 70 other progressive, Democratic, and pro-abortion politicians. Insights for the LGBTQ+ community Subscribe to our briefing for insights into how politics impacts the LGBTQ+ community and more. Subscribe to our Newsletter today Video surfaced of Boelter delivering an anti-LGBTQ+ sermon in 2023. His purported roommate and best friend, David Carlson said that Boelter was a Trump supporter. Nevertheless, numerous right-wing social media posts by transphobic billionaire Elon Musk and other conservative politicians, like Rep. Mike Lee (R-UT), claiming that Boelter was a left-wing Marxist because he once served on a bipartisan board of Gov.Walz. Lee has since deleted his inflammatory posts about the shooting, amid criticism from Democrats. Meanwhile, Trumps son Donald Trump Jr. has continued spreading conspiracy theories, bizarrely accusing the transgender movement or being extremely violent even though cisgender men commit most murders. COLLINS: Have you called Tim Walz yet?TRUMP: I don't really call him. He appointed this guy to a position. I think the governor of Minnesota is so whacked out. I'm not calling him he's a mess. pic.twitter.com/81o4oSqyR7 Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) June 17, 2025In response to Trumps comment, Walzs spokesperson told the aforementioned publication, Governor Walz wishes that President Trump would be a President for all Americans, but this tragedy isnt about Trump or Walz. Its about the Hortman family, the Hoffman family, and the State of Minnesota, and the Governor remains focused on helping all three heal. According toreports, Vice President JD Vance and former President Joe Biden called Walz following the Saturday attacks. Trumps antagonism against Walz likely stems from the fact that Walz repeatedly criticized Trump while running as the 2024 Democratic vice presidential nominee.Trumps son Donald Trump Jr. and other right-wing conservatives have falsely claimed that Boelter was Subscribe to theLGBTQ Nation newsletterand be the first to know about the latest headlines shaping LGBTQ+ communities worldwide.
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