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Walter Hudson, a Minnesota state legislator, posted a series of tweets on July 19, 2025, criticizing recent actions by Minnesota Democrats and raising concerns about legislative decisions involving individuals with criminal records.

In a tweet posted at 00:14 UTC, Hudson questioned the motivations behind recent Democratic actions in the state legislature, linking to an external article and stating: "Minnesota Democrats' Actions: Power Over Decency?"

Later that morning at 03:09 UTC, Hudson expanded on his critique with a more detailed claim about legislative procedure and its consequences. He wrote: "Minnesota Democrats let a convicted burglar cast the deciding vote on a bill that will now enable a convicted axe murderer out of prison. In Minnesota, truth truly is stranger than fiction."

In another post at 04:03 UTC, Hudson commented on public reaction to his remarks or similar criticisms: '"Noticing what we did is inflammatory rhetoric."'

The tweets come amid ongoing debates in Minnesota regarding criminal justice reform and legislative transparency. In recent years, there has been increasing scrutiny over voting rights for individuals with felony convictions and broader efforts to address incarceration policies within the state legislature.