Vance Luther Boelter, the man charged with the tragic shooting of Minnesota House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband, has made explosive claims about Governor Tim Walz. Recently speaking from his jail cell to the New York Post, Boelter, 57, labeled Walz a “traitor to the American people” and accused him of being overly friendly with Communist China.
Boelter’s assertions are rooted in their past connection. He alleges that Walz appointed him to the Workforce Development Council in 2019, where he claims Walz expressed admiration for China. “He would say stuff like everyone should be either working for the government or be supported by the government,” Boelter reported. His assertions paint a picture of a man who believes Walz promotes socialism and is misguiding the public.
In his lengthy tirade, Boelter also alleged that Walz encouraged him to visit China, claiming the Governor assured him that “they will make sure you have a really good time.” These statements hint at a broader conspiracy in Boelter’s mind concerning Chinese influence in American politics. He insists he had no intention of violence, initially planning to perform “citizen arrests” to question others regarding the supposed dangers of the COVID-19 vaccine. “My goal was not to go around shooting people,” he expressed, attempting to clarify his violent actions that followed.
Boelter’s account takes a troubling twist as he explains the chaotic events of the shooting. According to him, the struggle with the Hoffmans escalated, causing him to shoot wildly as he attempted to escape. He stated, “As I started shooting, people started letting go at different times and so my arm was being pushed and pulled,” revealing a confused mindset during the incident.
Amid the grave consequences he faces, Boelter expressed concern that opting not to shoot at police might still lead to a death penalty sentence. He argued, “That’s not a good message to put out there.” Meanwhile, Walz’s office has firmly dismissed Boelter’s claims, labeling the shooting a “deeply disturbing” tragedy. The U.S. Attorney’s office stated that there is “no evidence” supporting Boelter’s allegations against the Governor, emphasizing the complexity and severity of the situation as the investigation unfolds.
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