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Walter Hudson, a Minnesota state legislator, posted a series of tweets on September 16, 2025, addressing issues ranging from government accountability to commentary on film and criticism of recent court decisions.

In his first tweet at 16:12 UTC, Hudson quoted the current Department of Human Services (DHS) commissioner: "If we knew then what we know know, then we would have been acting a lot faster." - current DHS commissioner. He went on to criticize the effectiveness of state agencies in investigating fraud by stating, "The only reason they know now is because @kare11 is better at investigating fraud than an entire publicly funded state agency with 2100+ employees. #mnleg".

Later that day at 16:42 UTC, Hudson shifted focus to cinema in a post about actor Robert Redford. He wrote, "Redford was an outstanding talent. Sutilty nuance and seriousness was evident in every frame. He brought his A game even to something as irreverent as a Marvel movie. And, no, I don't want to hear about his or Fonda's politics. That's irrelevant to his craft."

At 16:45 UTC the same day, Hudson commented on recent events involving political violence and judicial response. He stated: "This is absolute insanity. Using murder to 'draw attention' to a political issue is the definition of terrorism. This is complete injustice. More than that, it's the court legitimizing terrorism... and this days after Kirk."

Hudson’s remarks regarding DHS reflect ongoing scrutiny over how Minnesota's Department of Human Services handles investigations into fraud within public programs—a topic that has drawn local media attention in recent years.

His comment about Robert Redford highlights debates around separating artists’ personal beliefs from their professional work—an ongoing discussion within entertainment circles.

The third tweet addresses concerns about how courts handle cases where violence intersects with political activism; such cases often provoke debate over legal definitions and appropriate responses from the justice system.