Hoffman Says Craig Sought Endorsement Twice After 9 Gunshots as Her Campaign Denies It
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Updated · KSTP · Jul 26
Hoffman Says Craig Sought Endorsement Twice After 9 Gunshots as Her Campaign Denies It
3 articles · Updated · KSTP · Jul 26
Summary
John Hoffman said Angie Craig sent a trusted friend twice to seek his Senate endorsement—once while he was in the ICU and again at his home—while he was recovering from an assassination attempt in which he was shot nine times.
Craig's campaign called the claim "categorically false" and released two texts: one sent June 14, 2025 offering prayers, and another on Aug. 5 asking to discuss the open Senate race when Hoffman was ready.
The campaign said the follow-up came after Hoffman had resumed political activity, pointing to his Aug. 5 endorsement of state Sen. Matt Klein for Craig's 2nd District seat and noting Hoffman had left intensive care on July 7.
Hoffman, who endorsed Peggy Flanagan on March 9, said the texts do not address his allegation that a friend approached his family on Craig's behalf and said his wife Yvette witnessed those conversations.