Vance Boelter, a known Trump supporter, was arrested after being charged with multiple politically motivated shootings around Minneapolis, according to the Daily Mail.
Boelter is accused of the murders of Democratic State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark, and the attempted murder of State Senator John Hoffman and his wife Yvette, sparking a massive manhunt following the attacks.
The attacks took place early Saturday with a sequence of violent incidents. The first occurred at Melissa Hortman's home in Champlin, where gunfire was exchanged with law enforcement as Boelter fled the scene. The wreckage of this encounter set the stage for a larger manhunt across the area.
After the initial incident at Hortman's home, Boelter targeted State Senator John Hoffman and his wife Yvette at their residence in Brooklyn Park. The assaults appeared to be fueled by political motivations, as Boelter was subsequently discovered with items linking him to anti-abortion sentiments.
During the intense pursuit, Boelter left behind a significant clue: his abandoned vehicle on Highway 25 in Faxon Township. The vehicle's discovery included rifles, a pistol, ammunition, handmade propaganda flyers, cash, and an ominous hit list targeting advocates of abortion rights.
Among the items recovered from the car was a distinctive cowboy hat, similar to one seen in images taken by the FBI, which led to further suspicions. A bystander at the scene expressed skepticism about the hat's presence, claiming it seemed misplaced and could be misleading.
Boelter's troubling path was marked by an array of security roles that spanned several continents. His tactical knowledge might have facilitated his initial evasion. His history included serving on Minnesota’s Governor’s Workforce Development Board, indicating deep political entrenchment.
His background in security was not the only aspect under scrutiny. His connections with Republican circles were well-known, as confirmed by statements from his former roommate, David Carlson. "He was an avid Trump supporter and voted for the Republican candidate," Carlson said, showcasing Boelter's political alignment.
In a past church service video, Boelter had delivered a testimony about his Christian faith. Despite this outward religious devotion, his alleged actions contradicted these teachings, undoing the image he projected months prior.
The shootings rocked local communities, with law enforcement and political figures rallying to condemn the violence. "Such horrific violence will not be tolerated in the United States of America," remarked former President Donald Trump following a briefing on the incident.
Local residents experienced firsthand the tensions that escalated with the events. Brian Liebhard, a farmer residing in the impacted area, acknowledged hearing gunshots on the night before police intervention. Though he could not attribute the sounds to the attacks, it fueled speculation among the community.
Amid the investigation, Boelter's family also came under limited suspicion. His wife, Jenny, was initially stopped by police for reviewing suspicious items, though ultimately released without charges. The event added another layer of complexity to an already convoluted case.
Hortman, known for her legislative efforts, once expressed her dedication to representing all communities, emphasizing the importance of inclusion within her policy work. "The most rewarding piece of legislation we passed - for me - is paid family and medical leave," she stated in a previous interview.
Her words, following the tragedy, represented a stark contrast to the chaos that unfolded. Encouraging unity across communities, she emphasized not limiting party representation to urban areas but including agricultural regions as well.
This story was originally published by the WND News Center.
The suspect in the assassination of a Minnesota state lawmaker and her husband, and the shooting of another lawmaker and his wife, is a political appointee of the state's governor and last year's Democratic vice presidential candidate, Tim Walz.
He is Vance Luther Boelter, 57, appointed by Walz in 2019 to serve on the governor's Workforce Development Board. Boelter reportedly also leads an international security firm.
State Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were shot and killed in the attack at their home, which took place after 2 a.m. Saturday. State Sen. John Hoffman and his wife are alive after the attack at their home, but wounded. Both lawmakers were Democrats. According to reports, Boelter, who is still at large, was dressed as a police officer when he approached the homes.
In a statement, Walz called the assassinations and attempts acts of "targeted political violence."
The Gateway Pundit reports that Boelter's LinkedIn account lists him as the CEO of Red Lion Group.
Boelter apparently left a manifesto in his car, along with flyers for area "No Kings" rallies, meant to protest President Trump's immigration enforcement activities.
There are allegations that the attack involved a recent vote on Minnesota's health care program, MinnesotaCare.
Area residents have been told not to attend the local "No Kings" rally for fear of related violence.
Anyone with information about Boelter's whereabouts is asked to call the tipline at 877-996-6222 or email bca.tips@state.mn.us.
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Two law enforcement officers have filed a lawsuit against the federal government for failing up put up a plaque in Washington recognizing those police officers who were on hand for the Jan. 6, 2021, protest where dozens, maybe hundreds, of Americans sauntered into the Capitol.
Some committed vandalism.
And some of the officers were injured in confrontations that developed after some security forces opened doors for the protesters and guided them in.
Hundreds were arrested and convicted of enhanced charges, sometimes after spending years awaiting trial, in cases that extended into this year. However, President Donald Trump wiped convictions out with executive pardons on his first day in office.
Now NBC in Chicago has reported that a Washington officer and a former Capitol Police staff member claim the government's failure to install a plaque, mandated by Congress several years ago, "reflects an effort by Trump and his congressional allies to rewrite the history of the Jan. 6 riot."
They are demanding that Congress be compelled to fulfill a plan to "install a memorial."
They charge, "Even those who recognized the violence of the day eventually partnered with the man who both inspired and minimized it."
The only person killed that day was an unarmed California woman, Ashli Babbitt, who was shot at point-blank range by a Capitol Police officer and died. Her family recently settled a lawsuit over her death with a $5 million payment from the government. Several officers did commit suicide in the months following.
The report said, "In 2022, Congress passed a law directing the Architect of the Capitol to install a memorial honoring the officers who tried to hold off the mob. The deadline for installing it passed roughly two years ago."
The plaintiffs are Metropolitan Police Department officer Daniel Hodges and former Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn. They have both been outspoken critics of Republican comments about those confrontations.
The lawsuit claims, "Both men live with psychic injuries from that day, compounded by their government's refusal to recognize their service."
Hodges claims rioters ripped a gas mask from his face and dislodged his helmet, while Dunn said rioters yelled racial slurs at him.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem explained that Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) was seen as a threat because he failed to properly identify himself during a dustup Wednesday, Breitbart reported. Noem shared her side on Fox News Channel's The Story on Wednesday.
The situation unfolded when Padilla showed up at a news conference where Noem was speaking and became combative. He disrupted proceedings as she was addressing the anti-ICE riots taking over Los Angeles, Fox News reported.
Padilla "lunged" at the Noem, which forced security to remove the senator from the room and eventually handcuff him. Now, Padilla is complaining about how he was manhandled, but Noem set the record straight while speaking to host Martha MacCallum.
"This man burst into the room, started lunging towards the podium, interrupting me and elevating his voice and was stopped, did not identify himself and was removed from the room. So as soon as he identified himself, appropriate actions were taken," Noem explained.
Padilla can be heard yelling his name and political office, but only as he's being ushered out of the room. "If he would have requested a meeting, I would have loved to have sat down and had a conversation with him," Noem said.
"Coming into a press conference like this is political theater. It’s wrong, and it does a disservice to this country and the people who live here," she charged.
Noem explained that he was forceful and belligerent, which likely spooked security personnel. "People tried to stop him from interrupting the press conference," Noem said.
"He refused and continued to lunge towards the podium. And that is when he was removed from the room. So the way that he acted was completely inappropriate. It wasn’t becoming of a U.S. Senator or a public official," Noem said.
As a lawmaker, Padilla should understand the boundaries around a fellow official and how security might treat someone acting as he did. Instead, the senator has begun to "cash in," as a separate Fox News report called it.
Padilla, Sen. Adam Schiff (D-NY), and the Democratic National Committee (DNC) each used the incident as a fundraising tool in emails sent to donors on Friday. Padilla said that how they treated him was exactly how they'll treat the salt of the earth illegal immigrants.
Schiff gushed that Padilla is "one of the most decent people I know." The DNC, of course, claimed this was more "steps toward authoritarianism" under President Donald Trump.
However, they all failed to mention the important fact that Padilla only identified himself once security got hold of him and were already escorting him out. This was a manufactured incident orchestrated for exactly the kind of publicity he's getting now.
The people working Noem's security detail did exactly as they should have with a perceived threat. Whether or not Padilla identified himself in a timely manner, he was acting in a way that was threatening and unhinged.
Former Capitol police chief Steven Sund is setting the record straight after former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) once again accused President Donald Trump of refusing to secure the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
Speaking at a press conference, Pelosi described the recent lawlessness in Los Angeles, where rioters have thrown deadly objects at police and torched cars, as people getting lost in "the exuberance of the moment."
Even as she downplayed the anti-ICE riots, Pelosi attempted to paint Trump as being soft on political violence, contrasting his aggressive response to the chaos in L.A. with his actions on Jan. 6.
"In a bipartisan way, on Jan. 6 -- with violence against the Constitution, against the Congress and against the United States Capitol -- we begged the president of the United States to send in the National Guard,” Pelosi told reporters. “He would not do it.”
In a series of posts on X, former Capitol Police chief Steven Sund said he made multiple requests for National Guard support before Jan. 6, and they were ignored.
Those requests went to the House Sergeant at Arms, who reported to Pelosi at the time. Sund highlighted a video clip of Pelosi saying she takes "full responsibility" for not doing more to prepare.
"ACT: On January 3, I made multiple requests for the assistance of the National Guard to help secure the Capitol on January 6 and was DENIED each time, leaving us underprepared for the attack," Sund wrote.
According to Sund, Pelosi withheld National Guard support for 71 minutes after he requested it at 12:58 p.m. on Jan. 6. Pelosi has since tried to deflect blame for her failures onto Trump, Sund said.
While they claim Trump was too slow to react on Jan. 6, Democrats are simultaneously denouncing his efforts to restore order in Los Angeles by sending in the National Guard.
They claim Trump is escalating tensions, but it's clear Democrats simply do not see the rioting as a problem. According to Pelosi, the people attacking police are just feeling "exuberant."
The media are also making light of the violence, returning to the "mostly peaceful riots" framing that dominated news coverage in the summer of 2020.
It's clear that Pelosi believes violence is a justified response to the Trump administration's crackdown on illegal immigration. Her mollycoddling of the L.A. rioters says it all.
At the same time, Pelosi continues to stoke outrage over the Jan. 6 "insurrection," dredging up old lies to attack Trump over the events of that day. She has no shame.
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New Jersey Rep. LaMonica McIver, a Democrat, has been indicted on charges of impeding police, interfering with federal law enforcement and more after she was seen on video apparently breaking into a federal immigration detention center.
The indictment was announced by U.S. Attorney Alina Habba, who promised to hold the Democrats involved in the episode accountable.
McIver pulled her stunt May 9 at Newark's Delaney Hall, a 1,000-bed, privately owned facility that Immigration and Customs Enforcement uses as a detention center.
McIver claims she was just doing her job at the time.
McIver is accused of obstructing Homeland Security agents during the May 9 incident. The indictment comes from a federal grand jury, which charged she was "forcibly impeding and interfering with federal law enforcement officers."
"During her continued attempts to thwart the arrest, McIver slammed her forearm into the body of one law enforcement officer and also reached out and tried to restrain that officer by forcibly grabbing him," the Department of Justice charged. "McIver also used each of her forearms to forcibly strike a second officer."
McIver claimed, "The charges against me are purely political — they mischaracterize and distort my actions, and are meant to criminalize and deter legislative oversight."
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Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., is demanding an explanation for why there was a two-hour delay for Los Angeles police to respond when ICE officers came under attack.
The federal agents were serving warrants and making arrests as part of a cartel crime investigation when the leftists in Los Angeles allowed rioters to attack and assault them.
Police took hours to respond, and the riots, vandalism, looting, and attacks have been going on ever since.
A report at Fox confirmed Issa now is calling for an investigation into reports the officers "did not promptly respond" with the help needed.
He's on the House Judiciary Committee and announced he wants a "full and complete Congressional investigation" into the response time of the LAPD assisting the ICE officers who.
The Department of Homeland Security confirmed, on Saturday, what happened Friday night when the riots started, "Last night, over 1,000 rioters surrounded a federal law enforcement building and assaulted ICE law enforcement officers, slashed tires, defaced buildings, and taxpayer funded property."
"It took the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) two hours to respond."
The city's police chief later claimed that "didn't happen."
But he did admit that traffic trouble delayed officers for 40 minutes.
Trica McLaughlin, an assistant DHS secretary, followed up by confirming that the delay was extensive.
"The fact remains that it took the Los Angeles Police Department two hours to respond," McLaughlin said. "During that time, over 1,000 rioters surrounded a federal law enforcement building and assaulted ICE law enforcement officers, slashed tires, defaced buildings, and taxpayer funded property. DHS is grateful that now the LAPD is stepping up to help restore law and order."
Issa charged, "We need to know if the political leadership of the City of Los Angeles, the State of California, or anyone else instructed the LAPD to stand down and not respond to the emergency requests of our ICE agents who were under attack by rioters determined to block them, burn them, or even kill them as they bravely carried out their sworn duties."
Police arrested dozens of protesters who descended on New York City's Trump Tower Monday to protest immigration enforcement, Breitbart reported. The New York Police Department told them to leave several times before zip-tying and removing those who refused to vacate the premises.
Several protests sprang up against President Donald Trump's illegal immigration crackdown over the last week. They believe that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement should not deport these people who are in the country illegally.
Moreover, they are incensed that these dangerous criminal migrants are being sent to El Salvador's infamous CECOT prison. During the Manhattan protest, many in the crowd chanted, "Bring them back."
As one female protest leader explained, they "are demanding that the administration bring back everyone from CECOT to the United States, release them from ICE custody, return them to their homes and families, and allow them their day in court." Many of the protesters found themselves on the wrong side of the law.
In an effort to break up the event, NYPD played several warnings for what the New York Post called a "mostly grey-haired crowd" of protesters. "This is the New York City Police Department," the audio recording said.
"You are occupying these premises unlawfully and without permission. I am ordering you to leave these premises now," the police warned.
"If you refuse to leave, you may be subject to arrest," the message said. Despite the warnings, people remained, and the police were forced to remove around 24 people who refused to leave the building's lobby.
Police loaded them into vans and escorted them out of the area, though it's unclear whether they will face charges. Footage of the protest and audio recording were shared on X, formerly Twitter, on Monday.
🚨BREAKING: NYPD just SHUT DOWN an anti-ICE "protest" in Trump Tower and ARRESTED THEM ALL!
"I am ordering you to leave this premises now. If you refuse to leave, you may be SUBJECT TO ARREST."
pic.twitter.com/GYCHQ3tchR— Bo Loudon (@BoLoudon) June 9, 2025
The protest at Trump Tower was resolved without injury or damage, but the same can't be said everywhere. Anti-ICE protests on the left coast have erupted into their predictable pattern of destruction and anarchy as leftist media once again downplay the situation as they have done before.
According to Fox News, news outlets in Los Angeles are once again sympathizing with the people causing damage and destruction. A local ABC7 Los Angeles anchor, Jory Rand, said these riots were "just a bunch of people having fun watching cars burn."
Rather than condemning the rioters, Rand cautioned against pushing back. "It could turn very volatile if you move law enforcement in there in the wrong way, and turn what is just a bunch of people having fun watching cars burn into a massive confrontation and altercation between officers and demonstrators," Rand said.
Reporter Tim Caputo at the scene similarly warned not to "agitate the crowd" by stopping it. "The police presence, the flashbangs, the tear gas, those are provoking the crowd to fire back, but it’s tough because police are not part of the immigration," Caputo said.
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Riots exploded in Los Angeles over the weekend, and President Donald Trump ordered National Guard troops in to quell the violence.
Multiple Democrat activists and radicals immediately jumped to defend the community of migrants, including criminal illegal aliens, from the federal plan to enforce the law.
Unfair, they claimed, to bring officers against immigrants over their illegal status.
But that wasn't it at all.
Border czar Tom Homan, assigned by Trump to crack down on illegal immigrants and crime, and to close the border left wide open during Joe Biden's tenure, explained the real target was real criminals.
"It wasn't an immigration raid," Homan explained. "It was to service of three criminal warrants at locations based on a large criminal conspiracy that ICE is investigating."
He said the raids in Los Angeles were needed because of a criminal investigation into money laundering and cartel activity.
The Daily Mail described the result: "Chaos erupted after protesters clashed with immigration officials across downtown Los Angeles, leading to three days of violence. Looters targeted businesses across the city amid the demonstrations, which saw cars torched and security forces firing tear gas at rioters."
With local authorities unable or unwilling to bring things under control, and media saying it was just a bunch of people have a good time watching cars burn, the White House took action.
Donald Trump pointed out the rioters are not "peaceful protesters" as leftists in the state claimed.
Instead, they are "troublemakers and insurrectionists."
"That's why no one is talking about the Fashion District, it wasn't an immigration raid. It was to service of three criminal warrants at locations based on a large criminal conspiracy that ICE is investigating." Homan said.
"That has to do with money laundering, tax evasion and customs fraud where a company under-declared over $80 million in goods, failed to pay $17 million in fees. And it's part of an overall conspiracy on numerous businesses that they believe that some of this money is being laundered in Mexico and Colombia, the cartel activity."
Arrests were not based on an illegal status for immigrants, he said, but on warrants in a criminal investigation.
One of the biggest protesters against enforcing the law was California Gavin Newsom, who appeared in interviews belligerent, demanding that Trump cancel his order for troops.
Trump then expressed his support for the idea of Homan arresting Newsom.
He made the comments after arriving at the White HJouse.
Fox News reported its reporter, Peter Doocy, asked Trump whether he though Homan should take up Newsom's challenge.
The Democrat governor had said, "The President of the United States just called for the arrest of a sitting Governor. This is a day I hoped I would never see in America. I don't care if you're a Democrat or a Republican this is a line we cannot cross as a nation — this is an unmistakable step toward authoritarianism."
"What we discussed was for those protesters that crossed the line… you can protest, you get your First Amendment rights… But when you cross that line, you put hands on an ICE officer, or you destroy property, or I'd say that you impede law enforcement, or you're knowingly harboring and concealing an illegal alien… that's a crime, and the Trump administration is not going to tolerate it," Homan said.
Homan did confirm there was no discussion of arresting Newsom.
Trump confirmed, "I would do it if I were Tom. I think it's great. Gavin likes the publicity, but I think it would be a great thing."
Trump pointed out he actually likes Newsom: "He's a nice guy, but he's grossly incompetent. Everybody knows. All you have to do is look at the little railroad he's building. It's about 100 times over budget."
Trump also described the rioters: "The people that are causing the problem are professional agitators. They're insurrectionists, they're bad people. They should be in jail."
Sen. Richard Blumenthal has raised concerns over the credibility of charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran national, claiming they are driven by political motives.
Blumenthal criticized the U.S. government, arguing that the charges lack solid evidence and are intended to serve a political agenda, Newsmax reported.
Abrego Garcia, who was initially deported by the Trump administration in error, recently returned to the United States. He faces serious allegations of conspiracy and the illegal transportation of undocumented migrants. This case started when Tennessee Highway Patrol officers conducted a traffic stop in 2022, arousing suspicion when a vehicle with numerous occupants lacked luggage.
The charges against Abrego Garcia have been deemed by Blumenthal as unsupported by sufficient evidence. According to federal prosecutors, he allegedly transported undocumented migrants from Texas to various states more than 100 times in exchange for payment. During the 2022 traffic stop, Abrego Garcia purportedly described the passengers as construction workers en route to Missouri. However, the indictment contradicts this account by identifying them as undocumented migrants.
The formal charges were only revealed a few days ago, although the incident dates back to three years ago. Blumenthal has been vocal about questioning the timing of the indictment. "These charges have to be regarded with a very hefty dose of skepticism," he commented.
He emphasized that the indictment was sealed until recently, giving rise to questions about the rationale behind the delay. Blumenthal noted, "It only unsealed the indictment last Friday," indicating this delay casts doubt on the charges.
On the other hand, Kristi Noem, Secretary of Homeland Security, has depicted Garcia as a significant threat. She starkly characterized the nation as a notorious figure involved in unlawful activities. Her comments reflected confidence that the indictment presents a robust case against him. Noem insists that the evidence is overwhelming and implicates Garcia as a key figure in human smuggling operations, including children.
Despite starkly differing interpretations of the case, discourse continues amid Blumenthal's critical view.
He argued that the justice system should not resort to charges for the sake of resolving political matters. Blumenthal asserted, "The administration has no right to bring charges simply as an offramp or a face-saver."
He underscored the point that charges alone do not equate to proof of wrongdoing. He argued, "Charges are not evidence," stressing that the burden of proof remains unfulfilled as yet. Blumenthal has a longstanding history in various legal roles and draws on this experience when casting suspicion on the charges.
In the event of a conviction, Abrego Garcia faces deportation to El Salvador upon completion of any sentence.
Attorney General Pam Bondi asserted that a conviction would promptly establish legal grounds for his removal from the U.S.
As debates persist, the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia continues to bear implications for national discourse on migration and law enforcement. Blumenthal's assertions convey apprehension about broader political motivations potentially influencing judicial processes.
Ultimately, the case stands at a complex intersection of legal scrutiny, political influence, and humanitarian concern. As the legal proceedings advance, all sides are urged to faithfully adhere to due process, ensuring justice is served impartially.