Fact Check: Alleged assassin claims Governor Walz ordered him to kill Senator Klobuchar.

Fact Check: Alleged Assassin Claims Governor Walz Ordered Him to Kill Senator Klobuchar

What We Know

On June 14, 2025, Vance Luther Boelter was arrested and charged with the murder of Minnesota House Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband, as well as the attempted murder of State Senator John Hoffman and his wife. Following his arrest, it was reported that Boelter wrote a letter to the FBI in which he made the extraordinary claim that Minnesota Governor Tim Walz had instructed him to kill Senator Amy Klobuchar as part of a conspiracy to replace her in the Senate (BBC, New York Post). The letter was described as incoherent and rambling, suggesting that Boelter's mental state may have influenced his claims (Star Tribune).

Governor Walz and Senator Klobuchar have not directly responded to the specific allegations made in Boelter's letter but have condemned the violence associated with the attacks. Walz referred to the shootings as a "politically motivated assassination" (BBC).

Analysis

The claim that Governor Walz ordered the assassination of Senator Klobuchar originates from a letter written by Vance Boelter, who is currently facing serious criminal charges. The letter's content has been characterized as "wildly" conspiratorial and "mostly incoherent" (New York Post, Star Tribune). This raises questions about the reliability of Boelter's claims, as they may stem from a disturbed mental state rather than factual information.

While the letter does provide a direct assertion of Walz's involvement, it is essential to consider the context in which it was written. Boelter's actions, including the targeted attacks on political figures, suggest a premeditated plan that might not reflect any real directives from Walz. Furthermore, both Walz and Klobuchar have publicly condemned the violence, which could indicate their disassociation from Boelter's claims (BBC, New York Post).

Conclusion

The claim that Governor Tim Walz ordered Vance Luther Boelter to kill Senator Amy Klobuchar is based on Boelter's own letter, which is described as incoherent and conspiratorial. While Boelter asserts this connection, the lack of credible evidence supporting his claims and the context of his mental state lead to significant doubt about their validity. Therefore, the claim can be considered True in the sense that it reflects Boelter's assertions, but it lacks substantiation and credibility.

Fact Check: Alleged assassin claims Governor Walz ordered him to kill Senator Klobuchar.