Fact check: What were the reactions from Minnesota politicians to Melissa Hortman's passing?

1. Summary of the results

The reactions from Minnesota politicians to Melissa Hortman's passing were overwhelmingly negative, with many expressing outrage, grief, and condemnation of the attack ^[1]. The entire Minnesota congressional delegation, including Republican House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, joined in a statement expressing these sentiments ^[1]. Additionally, Republican leaders such as Lisa Demuth, the Republican speaker of the Minnesota state House, and Mark Johnson, the state GOP Senate leader, also condemned the violence and praised Melissa Hortman's accomplishments ^[1]. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz called the shootings an 'act of targeted political violence' and stated that the Legislature is 'sharply divided in politics but united in mourning' the loss of Hortman and her husband ^[2]. Many lawmakers, including Ryan Winkler, the House majority leader, described Hortman as a selfless, humble, and gritty leader who will be deeply missed ^[3].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

Some sources suggest that President Trump's reaction to Melissa Hortman's killing was brief and impersonal, and that he did not attend her funeral or call Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to express his condolences ^[4]. However, other sources report that Trump did condemn the shooting of Melissa Hortman, calling it 'horrific violence' and stating that it 'will not be tolerated in the United States of America' ^[5]. It is also worth noting that the entire Minnesota congressional delegation, including Republican members, condemned the attack ^[1]. Furthermore, friends and colleagues of Hortman hailed her as a dedicated public servant and a 'consequential' House speaker who was instrumental in passing a sweeping slate of progressive policy priorities ^[6]. The University of Minnesota Law School community also expressed sorrow at the tragic murder of Melissa Hortman, with Dean William McGeveran stating that 'the faculty and staff of Minnesota Law join me in expressing our sorrow' ^[7].

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original statement asks about the reactions from Minnesota politicians to Melissa Hortman's passing, but it does not provide any context about the circumstances of her death or the political climate in which it occurred ^[1]. Some sources suggest that there may be a partisan double standard in the way that politicians, including President Trump, react to violent attacks on politicians from different parties ^[4]. However, other sources report that many Republicans, including President Trump, condemned the shooting of Melissa Hortman ^[5]. It is possible that the original statement is trying to imply that Republicans did not condemn the attack, but this is not supported by the evidence ^[1]. The sources that suggest a partisan double standard may be biased towards a particular political viewpoint, and may be trying to manipulate public opinion ^[4]. On the other hand, sources that report on the widespread condemnation of the attack from both parties may be trying to promote a sense of unity and bipartisanship ^[1]. Ultimately, it is up to the reader to evaluate the evidence and come to their own conclusions about the reactions from Minnesota politicians to Melissa Hortman's passing ^[1].