Fact-checking unsubstantiated claims linking Gov. Walz to Minnesota lawmakers’ shootings
Within hours of a deadly shooting that left two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses dead or injured, a storm of speculation began to swirl online. Prominent conservative influencers pointed fingers at Gov. Tim Walz, claiming — without evidence — that he was somehow linked to the suspect. But the facts tell a different story. What’s unfolding isn’t just a tragedy—it’s a case study in how fast false narratives can take hold, especially when politics, fear, and social media collide in the wake of violence. Madison Czopek with POLITIFACT has the full story.
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