For a politician known for her desire to stay out of the limelight and focus on the collaborative discussions of day-to-day politics, Melissa Hortman’s sudden national attention feels like a grim disservice.
The Democratic State Representative from Minnesota was gunned down alongside her husband Mark in their Brooklyn Park residence in the early hours of Saturday, June 14.
The attack has been condemned by Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as “an unspeakable tragedy” and a “political assassination.” Walz described Hortman as “a great leader” and “the dearest of friends.” President Donald Trump and other national leaders have also denounced the violence.
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