Ohio rep included on Minnesota shooter's target list criticizes Trump's response
Rep. Greg Landsman (D-Ohio) — whose name was purportedly included on the Minnesota shooter's 'hit list' — called for President Trump to show 'moral leadership' in the wake of the shootings of the Democratic lawmakers.
In an interview on CNN's 'The Arena' with Kasie Hunt, Landsman criticized the president for declining to call Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) — who faced off against Trump as former Vice President Harris's running mate in the 2024 presidential election.
'My hope is that this is a turning point, that people realize this has gone too far,' Landsman said on CNN.
'I wish the president would be like presidents in the past and call the governor and do everything in his power to make sure that folks have the resources they need, and then to provide that moral leadership that we all need in moments like this,' he continued.
Walz previously worked with Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman (D) while she was in the state legislature and confirmed her death Saturday at a press conference.
'Our state lost a great leader, and I lost a dearest friend,' the governor said.
Trump told reporters early Tuesday during his flight back from the Group of Seven summit that he would not be calling Walz.
'I think the governor of Minnesota is so whacked out. I'm not calling,' Trump said. 'Why would I call him?'
'The guy doesn't have a clue. He's a mess. So, you know, I could be nice and call, but why waste time?' he continued.
Hortman and her husband, Mark, were shot and killed Saturday by a man allegedly impersonating a police officer. The man is also accused of shooting state Sen. John Hoffman (D) and his wife, Yvette, authorities say. They are expected to survive after surgery.
Trump offered his condolences to the victims hours after the incident.
'Such horrific violence will not be tolerated in the United States of America. God Bless the great people of Minnesota, a truly great place!' Trump wrote in a Truth Social post Saturday.
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