Two Democrats Were Shot, One is Dead, Why Has the USA Moved On?

Political violence, if ignored, will become the norm.

On June 14, 2025, Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman was shot and killed alongside her husband in a targeted attack at their home. That same night, State Senator John Hoffmann and his wife were also shot. Police later confirmed the attacker was politically motivated, armed and armored, and had a hit list that included other Democratic lawmakers and…