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Walter Hudson, a Minnesota state legislator, recently used his social media platform to comment on issues related to self-defense laws, sports competition based on biological sex, and gun control. His posts address legislative and cultural debates currently ongoing in the United States.

On August 18, 2025, Hudson posted: "Qualifications:

️Made it harder to defend yourself

️Rewarded the people who harm you https://t.co/QMuyvQvJDs".

The following day, he referenced historical context in athletics with another post: "From ancient Greece to today, history shows how biological differences between males and females have shaped sports. Separate games, evolving inclusion—a timeline of distinct competition. #History #Olympics #History #Olympics https://t.co/Ey9GdXua0R" (August 19, 2025).

Later that same day, Hudson commented on political responses to recent legislation or policy actions regarding firearms: "How do you argue this is bad?

Democrats calling this tyranny are completely tone deaf.

They're anti-gun unless it's illegally wielded by a felon. https://t.co/3BEgLYJrjJ" (August 19, 2025).

Hudson’s remarks reflect broader national debates over self-defense laws and gun rights. In recent years, U.S. states have considered or enacted various changes to self-defense statutes—commonly known as "stand your ground" or "castle doctrine" laws—which influence when and how individuals may legally use force for protection ([source](https://www.ncsl.org/research/civil-and-criminal-justice/self-defense-and-stand-your-ground.aspx)). Additionally, the topic of gender participation in sports has been widely discussed as organizations such as the International Olympic Committee review policies around transgender athletes ([source](https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/transgender-athletes-policy-ioc-rcna12360)).

As these discussions continue at both state and national levels, public officials like Walter Hudson are contributing their perspectives via social media platforms.