Is Vance Louther Boulter really a Trump supporter? MAGA exposes Minnesota shooter friend's major claim

Vance Luther Boelter, suspect in the Minnesota shooting of Democratic leaders, was arrested after a two-day manhunt. Is he a Trump supporter.

Updated on: Jun 16, 2025, 19:08:42 IST

By Shweta Kukreti

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Vance Luther Boelter, the suspected assassin of Democratic leaders Melissa Hortman and her husband, was apprehended After a two-day manhunt. However, a number of questions regarding the Minnesota shooting still need to be addressed.

Vance Louther Boulter's childhood friend David Carlson claimed that Boelter is a Trump supporter and voted for him.

First, the reason for the murder was revealed when police discovered a list of roughly 70 politicians he intended to assassinate. Republicans are now accusing Boelter, who worked for Governor Tim Walz, of being a Democrat supporter. ‘No Kings Protest’ posters were discovered in his car after he escaped on foot.

The Minnesota shooting suspect's childhood friend David Carlson claimed that Boelter is a Trump supporter and voted for him. His target list mostly had names of liberal and Democratic leaders.

However, MAGA rallied against Carlson after he claimed in a widely shared video that Boelter served Tim Walz but did not like him. The pal added that he also didn't like Jim Biden.

Also Read: Broken windows, shock, tributes: Photos show aftermath of Minnesota shooting as Rep Melissa Hortman, husband killed

MAGA calls out Boelter's friend Carlson

According to MAGA, it is impossible to trust someone who couldn't even recall the name of former President Joe Biden to make a declaration about someone's political affiliation.

“He wasn’t a Democrat. He didn’t like Jim Walz. He didn’t like Jim Biden. He listened to InfoWars,” stated Boelter's roommate.

If someone referred to him as a Democrat, the friend said that Boelter would take offense. He was merely helping the community when he served on this board for Governor Walz. He remarked, “I can't believe a political issue would cause him to do such a thing.”

The friend stated, “He did not like Jim Walz, he did not like Jim Biden,” alluding to Joe Biden and Tim Walz.

Reacting to Carlson's statement, one Trump supporter wrote: “Who’s Jim Biden?This roommate is totally unreliable, considering Boelter attacked two Democratic lawmakers in separate incidents for supporting Republicans in removing healthcare funding for illegal immigrants.”

“Jim Walz? Lmao,” another stated.

“Such a liar!!! He voted Democrat! Appointed by a Democrat. Wife volunteered for a Democrat. Killed Democrats looking to leave the party!” a third user said.

What we know about largest manhunt in Minnesota's history

According to the Brooklyn Park Police Chief, the 43-hour manhunt for Boelter was the “largest manhunt in the state's history”. At least 200 officers as well as a federal, state, and local partnership were involved in the manhunt.

Boelter was apprehended in a field after he croaked at the arresting cops. No force was used during the arrest, as per reports.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Shweta Kukreti
Shweta Kukreti has over 8 years of experience in covering Indian and world politics. She joined the Hindustan Times in 2024 and is primarily assigned to the US desk. She currently works as Deputy Chief Content Producer and reports on a wide range of topics, including US politics, immigration issues (especially H-1B visa) and major global events. Shweta strongly emphasizes team operations, which encompasses monitoring news, delegating tasks, editing, developing comprehensive coverage strategies, and crafting engaging, and data-informed narratives. She received the Digi Star Award at the Hindustan Times within a year of joining for her broad coverage of US politics. In 2025, she earned both a promotion and a redesignation, a significant achievement recognising her contributions and the strong value she brings to the team. She has previously worked with the Indian Express, HTDS, ANI and Republic World. Seniors in all the media organisations recognised her work. Regarding education, she earned a BA (Hons.) in Political Science and a master's degree from Delhi University, and she pursued a PG Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institution of Mass Communication (IIMC). She also holds a diploma in Women's Empowerment and Development from IGNOU University and a French certification course from Alliance Française de Delhi. If not working, you can find her exploring the hills and engaging in adventurous activities in Rishikesh and Himachal Pradesh. She loves to play badminton, volleyball, and chess, and spend time with her friends and family. She also enjoys spiritual activities.Read More

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