Vance Boelter, age 57, just orchestrated what may go down as the most jaw-dropping act of political violence in Minnesota’s history — allegedly murdering Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, then allegedly turning his rage on State Sen. John Hoffman and his wife.
Let’s be clear: this was a coordinated, premeditated, militarized assault on elected officials. The guy showed up in police-style tactical gear, complete with a fake badge and police lights on his vehicle, and announced himself as law enforcement before opening fire. Oh, and did I mention he had an arsenal in his vehicle? We’re talking multiple AK-47s, a 9mm handgun, and — here’s the kicker — a literal hit list of other officials. So yes, you could say this was more than just a guy “snapping.”
Instead, we get the usual platitudes about “political hate” and “tragic loss,” all while ignoring the fact that Boelter had protest signage tied to the radical “No Kings” movement — the same movement that cropped up in anti-Trump protests and anti-ICE demonstrations during the last administration. Don’t expect MSNBC to dwell too long on that connection, though. If the ideology behind the violence doesn’t fit the preferred narrative, it gets quietly brushed under the rug. If the shooter had been found wearing a MAGA hat or holding a Gadsden flag, this would already be a six-part docuseries.
Meanwhile, Governor Walz and Senator Klobuchar have been quick to turn the spotlight onto heroism and unity. And while yes, credit where credit’s due to the Hoffman family and their daughter Hope for acting courageously under fire, it’s pretty telling that there’s been little introspection about how inflammatory political rhetoric on all sides might be escalating into very real threats. Instead, we get vague calls for “healing” — the same meaningless phrase rolled out whenever a high-profile crime doesn’t advance an agenda.
Vance Boelter’s roommate says that Boelter is a Trump supporter. The roommate also said, “he hasn’t talked about politics at all lately” and didn’t even know Boelter was involved in state politics. They really expect us to believe this after he was appointed by Tim Waltz. pic.twitter.com/tkon70KvB4
— Kim “Katie” USA (@KimKatieUSA) June 15, 2025
The law enforcement response, to their credit, was nothing short of remarkable. Twenty SWAT teams, a helicopter, and the largest manhunt in Minnesota history. The suspect eventually crawled to police and identified himself — probably realizing the charade was over. But here’s the thing: how did a guy like this, with paramilitary gear and a list of targets, go unnoticed for so long? What systems failed? Don’t expect many answers. The narrative protectors are too busy writing sob stories and fundraising emails.
And then there’s the $5 million bail — which, quite frankly, should have been denied altogether. This isn’t a flight risk; this is someone who, according to authorities, had a kill list and a uniform. A man who faked being a cop to commit murder. The same crowd that screamed about “threats to democracy” during January 6 is now whispering when that democracy is literally shot up in the dead of night by a man in tactical gear. Makes you think, doesn’t it?
🚨 JUST IN: Minnesota officials have one again REFUSED to release assassin Vance Boelter’s manifesto, saying there’s not enough “there”
THEN JUST RELEASE IT!
Let the PEOPLE decide! pic.twitter.com/KOCQbI7FwF
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) June 15, 2025
This tragedy is gut-wrenching, full stop. No one should lose their lives for serving in public office. But let’s not pretend this was just another act of random violence. It was targeted, politically motivated, and laced with the same anti-establishment radicalism that’s been coddled by far too many in media and politics. If the roles were reversed, this would be the top story for weeks, with breathless headlines about extremism on the Right. But because it’s not, we’ll get soft-pedaled reports, late-night hand-wringing, and a lot of strategically chosen silence.
🚨 UPDATE: Minnesota ass*ssin Vance Boelter’s wife Jenny has been DETAINED after a traffic stop where authorities found a weapon, ammo, cash, and passports
Jenny ALSO previously worked for Tim Walz.
This story is getting weirder and weirder. pic.twitter.com/dECKaKPfNc
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) June 15, 2025
