Trump snubs Walz after deadly tragedy in Minnesota!

Trump snubs Walz after deadly tragedy in Minnesota!

In a worrying incident, US President Donald Trump has refused contact with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. This came against the backdrop of a shocking family tragedy that has further inflamed the political climate. On June 15, Democratic Rep. Melissa Hortman was shot and killed in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. Her husband was also injured in this attack. In addition, Democratic Senator John Hoffman was seriously injured in Champlin, along with his wife. This is a further reason for the already existing tensions in the USA, as az-online.de reports.

Walz said through his spokesman, Teddy Tschann, that he was disappointed with Trump's decision not to call him. His wish is that Trump as president would reach all Americans. Instead, Trump showed little insight on his flight back from the G7 summit, calling Walz “completely crazy” and dismissing him as a “failure.” The frustration over this offensive attitude only increases the already existing political tensions and is a clear escalation in an already charged environment, according to zeit.de.

The perpetrator and political polarization

The events of the last few days shine a bright light on the increasing violence against political actors and the associated loss of trust in political institutions. The suspected perpetrator, Vance Boelter, was arrested after almost two days on the run. He reportedly kept a list of more than 70 names of Democrats. This is an alarming sign of political polarization in the country, as swp-berlin.org notes. Boelter is said to have been an outspoken opponent of abortion - an issue that Hortman was particularly vocal about.

The situation in the USA is so tense that many political analysts are talking about an impending crisis of democracy. There are worrying signs that even if Joe Biden wins, underlying problems in the political system could remain. A new Trump term could further erode state institutions and polarize political views in America even more extreme. Confidence in the integrity of elections is already fragile and the risks of political violence are undoubtedly increasing.

The confrontation between Trump and Walz is therefore not just a personal conflict, but a symbol of the deeper divisions in American society. With each incident that further inflames the political situation, it becomes clear that the country is heading towards a serious challenge that could also have far-reaching implications for the international community, including Europe.