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Walter Hudson, a Minnesota state representative, posted a series of tweets on September 10, 2025, addressing perceived differences in public and expert responses to violence depending on the political affiliation or demographic background of the victim. In his posts, Hudson also criticized certain approaches to justice and highlighted rhetoric used by some activist groups.

In his first tweet at 19:53 UTC, Hudson commented on what he sees as bias in reactions to violent incidents. He wrote, "When the victim is on the Left, or of a certain demographic, the 'experts' all immediately know who and what to blame.

When it's Charlie Kirk, one of us, it's 'we don't know anything... might have been one of his supporters'

Ghoulish."

A few minutes later at 19:58 UTC, Hudson posted another message criticizing restorative justice practices. He stated, "Well... it sure ain't with a restorative justice circle."

At 20:00 UTC the same day, Hudson referred to activist slogans that endorse aggressive tactics. He tweeted, '"By any means necessary" is literally one of their slogans.

They're not even trying to hide it.'

Hudson's comments come amid ongoing national debates about how violence is discussed in media and among experts based on political alignment or social identity. Restorative justice circles are a practice rooted in indigenous traditions and are increasingly used in various communities as alternatives to traditional punitive measures; however, these methods have drawn both support for their rehabilitative aims and criticism from those who see them as insufficient for serious offenses.

The phrase "by any means necessary," referenced by Hudson in his third tweet, has historical significance in American activism. It was popularized by Malcolm X during the civil rights movement and has since been adopted by various groups advocating for change through direct action or protest strategies.