A manhunt is underway in Minnesota following the shooting of two Democratic lawmakers. Amidst rising threats to political figures, Senator Amy Klobuchar urges caution in online discourse.

Senator Amy Klobuchar condemned the online threats that have emerged in response to the recent shootings involving two Democratic lawmakers in Minnesota. Speaking on Sunday, she urged individuals to think carefully before sharing accusations or supposed motives online.

"This is about someone who acted with integrity and for the right reasons," Klobuchar stated, referencing Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman during an appearance on CNN’s "State of the Union." "Regardless of political affiliations, consider her face before you make your next post," she added.

The recent shootings occur amidst a troubling pattern of attacks on political figures across the spectrum. Earlier this year, in April, a suspect was accused of setting fire to the home of Democratic Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, compelling him and his family to evacuate during Passover.

In July 2024, former President Donald Trump narrowly escaped serious injury when his ear was grazed by a bullet amidst a volley that resulted in the loss of a Trump supporter. Two months following this, an armed individual was apprehended near Trump's Florida golf resort.

Other noted incidents include a 2022 assault involving a hammer against the husband of then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi within their San Francisco residence, and a thwarted 2020 conspiracy by anti-government extremists aiming to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer.

The report was supported by Balsamo and Durkin Richer from Washington, with contributions from Associated Press writers Giovanna Dell’Orto in Champlin, Minnesota; Carolyn Thompson in Buffalo, New York; Michael Biesecker in Washington; Jim Mustian in New York; Sophia Tareen in Chicago; and Obed Lamy in St. Paul, Minnesota.