Fact Check: "The early morning attacks on June 14, 2025, prompted warnings to other elected officials in Minnesota and the cancellation of planned 'No Kings' demonstrations against President Donald Trump."
What We Know
On June 14, 2025, a series of violent attacks occurred in Minnesota, resulting in the assassination of Democratic state legislator Melissa Hortman and the wounding of State Senator John A. Hoffman and his wife. The gunman, identified as Vance Boelter, was reported to have been impersonating an officer and had a target list that included around 70 individuals, prompting law enforcement to issue warnings to those on the list (source-1, source-5). The attacks coincided with nationwide protests against President Trump, specifically organized under the "No Kings" banner, which aimed to oppose his administration's policies and a military parade he was attending that day (source-3, source-4).
While some organizers called for the cancellation of events in Minnesota due to the violence, reports indicate that protests still took place, with significant turnout despite the warnings (source-2, source-4).
Analysis
The claim that the attacks prompted warnings to other elected officials is substantiated by multiple sources, which confirm that law enforcement reached out to approximately 70 individuals identified on the gunman's target list (source-1). This indicates a proactive response to the violence, aligning with the claim.
Regarding the cancellation of "No Kings" demonstrations, while some organizers did call for cancellations in light of the ongoing shelter-in-place order and the tragic shootings, reports also indicate that protests continued in Minnesota, with tens of thousands participating despite the warnings (source-3, source-4). This suggests that while there was an intention to cancel, the actual outcome was mixed, with significant participation in protests.
The sources used for this analysis are credible, including major news outlets such as The New York Times and NPR, which are known for their journalistic integrity. However, the nature of the events and the political context surrounding them may introduce some bias, particularly in how different outlets frame the protests and the violence.
Conclusion
The claim is Partially True. While it accurately states that warnings were issued to other elected officials in Minnesota following the attacks, it oversimplifies the situation regarding the "No Kings" demonstrations. While some events were indeed called off, many protests still took place, indicating a complex response to the violence.
