President Trump claimed unfamiliarity with the assassination of Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman when questioned about why he didn't order flags lowered to half-staff. He stated he would have done so if Governor Walz had requested it, but criticized Walz. This contrasts with his order to lower flags for slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk, prompting criticism for seemingly prioritizing one party's losses over another's, despite widespread political violence affecting both sides. Trump and VP Vance blamed the "radical left" for the rise in violence, ignoring numerous attacks against Republicans.

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