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.

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

Leaders in Central Florida speak about the man suspected of killing a Minnesota lawmaker and wounding another.