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Walter Hudson, a Minnesota state legislator, posted a series of tweets on October 11, 2025, discussing perceived contradictions in public discourse and political statements. His posts addressed topics ranging from public behavior during the COVID-19 pandemic to commentary on organized crime and political figures.

In his first tweet at 20:12 UTC, Hudson commented on overlaps between different groups' behaviors during the pandemic: "The venn diagram of people who will attend 'No Kings' rallies and the people who called a snitch line to report you for going to a playground or hosting Thanksgiving in 2020 is a just a circle."

Later that evening at 20:15 UTC, he referenced historical efforts by organized crime groups to influence media portrayals: "The mafia claimed the was no mafia. They went so far as to pressure the producers of The Godfather to not use the word in the film. https://t.co/3xIskhZLsg"

At 20:58 UTC, Hudson questioned apparent inconsistencies regarding public stances by Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and his son: "I wonder why Keith's Ellison's son declared support for an organization that his father says doesn't exist. https://t.co/k4OlpeeC6q"

Walter Hudson serves as a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. In recent years, debates over civil liberties and law enforcement have intensified in Minnesota and nationally. During the COVID-19 pandemic, states implemented various restrictions leading to some citizens reporting others for violating health guidelines. The reference to "No Kings" rallies may allude to anti-authoritarian protests that gained attention during periods of government-imposed lockdowns.

Additionally, organized crime’s attempts to control its depiction in popular culture are documented; for example, reports confirm that producers of "The Godfather" were pressured by real-life mobsters not to use certain terminology in their film scripts (https://www.history.com/news/godfather-movie-mafia-real-history).

Keith Ellison has served as Minnesota’s Attorney General since 2019. Public debate has sometimes focused on his policy positions and those held by family members regarding activist organizations.