U.S. Capitol Police increased security for Klobuchar and Smith following the attacks, which occurred early Saturday morning. Minnesota's entire congressional delegation, both Republicans and Democrats, released a joint statement condemning the killings.

The inflammatory language from Trump and his followers has proven a fertile ground for violence. The suspect in the assassination of a Minnesota state legislator and her husband, and the shooting of another legislator and his wife, embodies all the threads running through the far right during the Trump era.

Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) said her security was increased without her request following the fatal shooting of former Minnesota state Speaker Melissa Hortman (D) and her husband over the

Political violence concerns grow in Virginia after Minnesota attack as experts warn lawmakers face increasing threats. Virginia officials condemn the politically motivated shooting.

Threats and violent acts have become part of the political landscape, still shocking but somehow not so surprising.

"He was right-leaning politically but never fanatical, from what I saw, just strong beliefs,” said Paul Schroeder, who has known Boelter for years.

Minnesota officials on Sunday evening described a multifaceted manhunt for the suspect accused of killing a state lawmaker and her husband over the weekend, saying they believe the gunman is still