Republican US senator for Utah Mike Lee is slammed for accusing suspected Minnesota ‘assassin’ of being a ‘Marxist’ while posting his eerie photo. On Sunday, Mike made several comments on the Minnesota shooting case which caused a lot of controversy on social media. In this article, we will dive deeper into the case and know all the aftermath behind the comments made by the senator.
Mike Lee Posted on X
The Republican senator Mike Lee posted the following on X, “This is what happens… When Marxists don’t get their way,” along with a photo of the alleged killer Vance Boelter,57. The attacker wore a white vinyl mask and mock police uniform while knocking on the door of a Minnesota Senator.
There are accusations of Boelter shooting and killing Democratic politician Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark, after also injuring Dem. Senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette. Police said that it was a calculated attack with political motivation (though the intention is yet to be revealed).
Backlash on Social Media on Senator’s Comments
Journalist Aaron Ruper tweeted using the caption, “This is an egregiously shameful tweet from a US senator.” Community notes on X were quick to correct the poster saying that “There is no evidence Vance Boelter is a Marxist. The majority of evidence regarding his political beliefs points to him being an evangelical Christian conservative, and all of the names on his hit list are Democratic politicians and abortion rights activists.”
One individual posted on X, “The Darkest Timeline Numbersmuncher Mike Lee is a garbage human being mocking the assassination of two people by a man who is also in the Trump cult. Delete your account, seek help, and reflect on the life decisions that had led you to this radicalized place.”
Another person posted the following, “Mike Lee has been an appalling s**t poster for quite a while now … but this is a whole other level of awful. He has no business being an elected official in a healthy democracy.”
Senator Mike Lee is yet to respond to all these criticisms.
Police Investigated Boelter’s SUV
Boelter found a list of names along with a ‘manifesto’ Boelter’s seized SUV, that resembled a police vehicle. There were at least 70 names including Democratic lawmakers, like Ilhan Omar, and abortion centers. The Wisconsin legislators named were all Democrats, eight women and three men, a source told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
Besides that, the SUV also had stacks of ‘No Kings’ protest fliers, which police ended up cancelling in the city of Minneapolis due to the manhunt and possible threat. But many are blaming Boelter of being “liberal,” even if the picture of the posters features right-wing X accounts. There is also information that Boelter was working as a Walz appointee.
As per CNN and The Washington Post Boelter is a Trump Supporter
As per the previous police reports, CNN and Washington Post got information that “Boelter was actually a Trump voter who critiqued Biden and Governor Walz – though his friends say he rarely spoke about his other views.” As per information from his best friend, David Carlson, and his pastor, “Boelter was a born-again Christian who often traveled to Africa to proselytize.”
He also lists himself on Linkedin as CEO of the Red Lion Group, based in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Daily Mail also found a video of Boelter delivering an anti-LGBTQ+ sermon in 2023. Minnesota Governor Tim Waltz called the killing a ‘politically motivated assassination.’
Top MAGA Supporters like Elon Musk Portrayed Boelter As a Violent Leftist
While all signs indicate that Boelter is nothing more than a Trump supporter, MAGA supporters label him as a violent leftist. On Saturday Boelter reportedly shot and injured state Senator John Hoffman and his wife as well as Democratic state Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband. Later on, police discovered a target list including names of hundreds of Democrats and abortion doctors. Boelter is still very much in demand.
Public Records List Boelter and His Wife as Registered Republicans.
Earlier, police arrested Boelter’s wife for interrogation Saturday in the Minnesota shooting case. Public records reveal that Boelter and his wife registered Republicans living in Oklahoma in the early 2000s. But Minnesota does not need voters to declare a party when registering.
Boelter is Still the Target of an Ongoing Manhunt
There is still an ongoing manhunt for Boelter. The FBI is offering around $50,000 for information that can lead to his arrest. As per the description provided by police, Boelter is around 6’1’, 220 pounds, and has gray hair. He is armed and dangerous. People are warned not to engage with him and call law enforcement.
Police Sent a Warning to Silbey Country Residents
As per updates, Police sent a warning to Sibley County residents suggesting the culprit might be close by. KARE 11 reports police discovered his car and a cowboy hat Boelter was seen sporting on camera.
U.S. President Trump Says Boelter Will Be ‘brought to Justice’
Though Donald Trump didn’t offer any condolences on the day of the birthday military parade, he did assure justice in the Minnesota case. This morning, Trump told an ABC News reporter that Walz was “a terrible governor. I think he’s a grossly incompetent person. But I may call him, I may call other people too.”
Suspect Arrested After Two-Day Manhunt
Police in Minnesota arrest a 57-year-old man for assassinating a Democratic state senator and her husband. At that moment, the attacker posed as a police officer as per available information.
The arrest on Sunday night was the climax of a dramatic two-day manhunt after the shooting deaths of Melissa Hortman, the top Democrat in the Minnesota House, and her husband, Mark, the previous day.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is calling it a “politically motivated assassination”.
Authorities claimed the captured suspect, Vance Luther Boelter, also allegedly shot and wounded another Democratic politician, state Senator John Hoffman, and his wife, Yvette, at their home a few miles away.
Acting on a tip-off that the suspect had been spotted there, officers swarmed a rural location west of Minneapolis late on Sunday. Although police claim he carried weapons when arrested, he gave himself up amicably upon challenge.
Final Note
The remarks made by Senator Mike Lee have set off a firestorm of anger over an already sad and politically fraught event. The debate highlights the perils of politicising violence without confirmed evidence as additional information about Vance Boelter’s motivations and affiliations surfaces. Now, the country keeps tight observation as public debate gets more heated and investigations go on.
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