During the Democratic National Committee summer convention in Minneapolis, Sen. John Hoffman gave an energetic speech as part of his first public appearance since he and his family were the targets of an assassination attempt – urging Americans in ways that don't incite political violence.

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Minnesota Senator John Hoffman delivered his first public speech since being shot, appearing at a Democratic National Committee event in Minneapolis. Hoffman, who is still recovering from nine gunshot wounds, spoke about the attack that also claimed the lives of Melissa and Mark Hortman, describing it as an act of 'pure evil' and linking it to divisive political rhetoric.

During his speech, Hoffman emphasized the importance of courage, truth, and working for the benefit of all as core values for Democrats. He called for political action that avoids inciting violence or intimidation, urging the party to move forward in a way that promotes a better future for everyone.

Sen. Hoffman gives first speech since shooting

Let's get to this story tonight. Democrats from across the country are in Minneapolis this week trying to find ways to unify the party and push back against Republican majorities in Washington, D.C. But it really was Minnesota Senator John Hoffman who stole the show today. He made his first public speech since a gunman shot him and his wife shortly before killing Melissa and Mark Hortman. FOX 9's Coren Hoggard was there when Senator Hoffman spoke. Senator Hoffman came here with an energy and a vigor that surprised a lot of people who know him and what he's been through. In fact, one of his Senate colleagues told me that was a different guy up there. It was the most powerful speech of his entire political career. The Democratic National Committee came to Minnesota two and a half months after an assassin targeted the state's Democrats, killing the Speaker Emerita and her husband. You could have no better ally, no truer friend. Speakers scattered memories of Melissa Hortman throughout Monday's meeting. And for the first time since the terror of June 14th, the political survivor took center stage. My friend, Senator John Hoffman. Senator John Hoffman walked in and told the crowd he's still recovering from nine gunshot wounds in the same pattern as the holes in his front door. He called what happened to the Hortmans and his family pure evil and tied it to rhetoric coming from political enemies. What is happening at a national level, the persistent dehumanizing narratives and conspiracy theories and public discourse are fueling the radicalization of individuals willing to engage in political violence against perceived opponents. Hoffman spoke for more than 10 minutes and only showed signs of his physical struggle once. Returning to the core values, I want to talk about three core values. I was going to try to hold this hand up, but it's hard to do when I got a rod in my finger. Three core values, right? Courage, truth and working to benefit everybody are the values he says Democrats can use to win again at the national level. And he urged them to call Americans to action in ways that don't incite intimidation and political violence. I hope that the decisions that we all make will help move our party in our country forward and into a better future for everyone. And as Melissa would say, let's go. One of the most controversial decisions of this mini convention could come Tuesday when a committee starts to outline the calendar for the 2028 campaign. Iowa and New Hampshire want to get back to the front of the line, but there are a few other states vying for top honors too. In Minneapolis, Coren Ogden, Fox 9.

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