Minnesota Speaker Melissa Hortman was assassinated by a right-wing terrorist for defending reproductive rights.

The claim states that Minnesota Speaker Melissa Hortman was assassinated by a right-wing terrorist for defending reproductive rights. Multiple sources confirm that Melissa Hortman, a Democratic leader in the Minnesota House, was indeed assassinated in her home in a politically targeted attack. The suspect, identified as Vance Boelter, is described as a right-wing extremist, which aligns with the characterization of the attacker as a right-wing terrorist.

The political nature of the attack is emphasized in the reports, and Hortman was known for her progressive stances, including defending reproductive rights. While the sources do not explicitly state that the assassination was solely because of her defense of reproductive rights, the context of targeted political violence against a prominent Democratic lawmaker who supported such issues supports this interpretation.

Additionally, right-wing influencers spread disinformation following her death, which further indicates the politically charged nature of the incident. Therefore, while the claim is broadly accurate regarding the assassination by a right-wing extremist and the political context involving reproductive rights, it simplifies complex motivations into a single cause.