Trump faces backlash for spreading false claims about Minnesota lawmaker's death
TL;DR
President Donald Trump recirculated a false conspiracy theory about the assassination of Minnesota Democratic Rep. Melissa Hortman, which has been condemned by Democrats and her family for spreading misinformation and inciting political violence, amid ongoing political tensions in Minnesota.
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- Trump circulates false claim about Hortman killing; Democrats condemn post as ‘dangerous, depraved’ MPR News
- Trump’s Post About Slain Minnesota Lawmaker Dismays Her Children The New York Times
- "Outrageous lies": Minnesota Democrats slam Trump for false Hortman murder claims Axios
- Minnesota lawmakers, family condemn Trump for sharing "outrageous" conspiracy theories on Melissa Hortman's assassination CBS News
- Trump amplifies conspiracy theories on killing of Minnesota lawmaker The Washington Post
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