Sen. Amy Klobuchar spoke out against online threats aimed at lawmakers following the shooting deaths of State Rep. Melissa Hortman, the leading Democrat in the Minnesota House, and her husband.
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- A manifesto recovered from a suspect's car included all members of Minnesota's congressional delegation. 5s
- Sen. Klobuchar confirmed increased security for Minnesota leaders but said she was not specifically briefed as a target. 13s
- Threats against members of Congress have risen from 1,700 in 2016 to over 9,000 last year. 35s
- Minnesota's congressional delegation issued a joint statement condemning political violence. 48s
- Klobuchar called for more civility and respect for public servants, highlighting the late Rep. Hortman's community contributions. 1m 42s