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Walter Hudson, a Minnesota state representative, shared several opinions and observations on his X (formerly Twitter) account on October 8, 2025. His posts addressed media practices, ethical distinctions in violent conflicts, and actions by Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison.

In one post at 03:23 UTC, Hudson commented on interactions with news outlets: "I'm not going to out the reporter, because I'm convinced it's not their decision. But it's important to note that - on more than one occasion - outlets have reached out to me seeking interviews, which I've granted... ... and then no story has followed. I'm convinced that's https://t.co/BQwjLylIPU".

Later that morning at 03:41 UTC, Hudson addressed moral considerations in violent conflicts: "Moral people don't need this analysis. For everyone else: Making no distinction between the side that initiates violence, openly calls for genocide (i.e. 'from the river to the sea'), and holds hostages... and those who seek to obliterate those willing to do that... is evil."

At 03:57 UTC, Hudson criticized Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison's approach to firearm sales and Medicaid oversight: "Keith Ellison is persecuting Fleet Farm for not knowning whether a customer will use a purchased gun for crime, all while he does nothing to prevent Medicaid service grant receiptants from buying BMW's instead of helping those in need." Fleet Farm is a retail chain in the Midwest known for selling firearms among other goods.

Hudson’s remarks about news coverage reflect ongoing debates over editorial decisions in media organizations and how interview content is selected or omitted from publication. His comments regarding violent conflict echo contentious discussions about Middle East rhetoric such as "from the river to the sea," which has been interpreted by some as a call for eliminating Israel; this phrase remains highly controversial within U.S. political discourse.

His critique of Keith Ellison references both recent enforcement actions against retailers accused of improper firearm sales procedures and public scrutiny over alleged misuse of public assistance funds in Minnesota. As Attorney General, Ellison has led efforts targeting gun dealers over compliance with state laws but has also faced criticism regarding broader welfare fraud prevention measures.