Trump Declines Call Minnesota Gov Walz After Lawmaker Shootings

President Donald Trump declined to call Minnesota Governor Tim Walz following the targeted shootings of state lawmakers, describing Walz as "whacked out" and "a mess" and saying calling him would "waste time." The shootings resulted in the death of State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband, with State Senator John Hoffman and his wife seriously injured by suspect Vance Luther Boelter, who was taken into custody and faces multiple federal and state charges, including murder. The attack was characterized as a politically motivated assassination, with authorities discovering a list of potential targets in Boelter's car. Vice President JD Vance and former President Joe Biden did reach out to Walz to express support, while Trump chose to publicly criticize the governor, who had been his 2024 vice presidential opponent. The incident has heightened concerns about political violence, especially targeting lawmakers and abortion advocates. Trump’s refusal to follow the customary presidential practice of reaching out to officials after such tragedies underscores ongoing political tensions.