St. Paul Reporter

Rep. Betty McCollum, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Minnesota's 4th district, has expressed her deep concern over recent violent events involving political figures in Minnesota through a series of tweets.

On June 14, 2025, McCollum conveyed her distress over a tragic incident involving the "premeditated murder of Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark," along with the "attempted murder of Senator John Hoffman and his wife Yvette." She described this as "a shocking and heinous act of targeted political violence against elected officials." "I am beyond devastated by the premeditated murder of Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark, and the attempted murder of Senator John Hoffman and his wife Yvette. This is a shocking and heinous act of targeted political violence against elected officials."

Later that day, McCollum reiterated unity among Minnesota's leaders in response to these events. She highlighted a collective condemnation from the Minnesota Congressional Delegation regarding the politically motivated violence. The joint statement was made alongside other notable figures including @SenAmyKlobuchar, @SenTinaSmith, @GOPMajorityWhip, @RepAngieCraig, @IlhanMN, @RepPeteStauber, @RepFischbach, and @RepFinstad. "The Minnesota Congressional Delegation stands united in condemning the politically motivated violence in Minnesota."

On June 15, 2025, McCollum shared a link on Twitter without additional commentary or context. "https://t.co/8QU0AO5WLB"

Betty McCollum has served in Congress since replacing Bruce Vento in 2001 after previously serving in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1993 to 2001. Born in Minneapolis in 1954 and residing in Saint Paul today at age 68, she holds a BA from St. Catherine University obtained in 1987.