Top Minnesota Democrats are condemning President Trump for amplifying false claims about the murder of former House Speaker Melissa Hortman.

Driving the news: On Saturday, Trump shared a Truth Social post and video that promotes unsubstantiated conspiracy theories tying Hortman's June 14 slaying to Gov. Tim Walz and alleged fraud in state programs.

What they're saying: Walz, who considered Hortman a friend and political ally, blasted the post as "dangerous, depraved behavior from the sitting president of the United States."

• "In covering for an actual serial killer, he is going to get more innocent people killed," the DFL governor wrote on X.
• Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy called the post "soulless," and said such lies put "people in danger and fans the flames of political violence."
• House DFL Leader Zack Stephenson called on Republicans to condemn the "outrageous lies" about the murder of his friend and mentor.

Reality check: While prosecutors have not publicly identified a specific motive for the attacks, there is no evidence linking Walz, fraud, or a budget vote Hortman took.

• Authorities say Vance Boelter, the man charged with murdering Hortman and her husband and gravely injuring another DFL lawmaker and his wife, had compiled a target list that included other elected Democrats and abortion rights supporters.
• The White House did not respond to Axios' request for comment.

Flashback: In the days following the attacks, prominent MAGA figures amplified false...

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