The assassination attempt on Democratic lawmakers in Minnesota reacts Donald Trump: Terrible attack!
US President Donald Trump has reacted after the serious incident that rocked Minnesota, where Democratic representative Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman, lost their lives in an armed attack, while Senator John Hoffman and his wife were seriously injured.
Through a statement distributed on the X platform by White House press secretary Caroline Leavitt, President Trump described the event as a « premeditated attack against elected state officials ».
« I have just been informed of the tragic shooting in Minnesota, which seemed to be direct objective of the lawmakers. Prosecutor General, Pam Bondi, is cooperating with the FBI to fully investigate the case and bring to justice all those involved, in accordance with the law, » the statement said.
Trump also emphasized that « such violent and shocking acts will not be tolerated in the United States of America », completing his message with supporting words for the inhabitants of Minnesota, whom he called « wonderful people in an extraordinary place ».
Investigations into the incident continue, while authorities are pursuing the alleged perpetrator, who managed to leave after a gunfight with police.
