Rep. Tom Emmer on local crime, Charlie Kirk, and the federal spending bill

Rep. Emmer on crime, Charlie Kirk, Ilhan Omar and more [FULL]

Congressman Tom Emmer of Minnesota joined FOX 9 All Day for a live interview, where he and host Amy Hockert discussed gun reform, crime in the Twin Cities, the federal budget, Ilhan Omar, Charlie Kirk's death and more.

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (FOX 9) - GOP Majority Whip Rep. Tom Emmer joined FOX 9 All Day live on Sept. 23 to discuss several topics, including the fatal shootings of Charlie Kirk and Rep. Melissa Hortman, crime in the Twin Cities, Rep. Ilhan Omar, and more.  

Federal spending bill

Government shutdown:

House Republicans recently passed a resolution to avert a government shutdown at the end of the month, and the spending package is now with the Senate. 

Rep. Emmer talked about the processing, saying, "What you're hearing from leaders is totally different [from] what's happening inside the building."

Watch the segment below. 

Rep. Emmer on federal spending bill, tax credits

GOP Majority Whip Rep. Tom Emmer joined FOX 9 All Day to discuss the federal spending bill deadline, as well as the push from Democrats for tax credits.

Crime, gun reform and local leaders

Talking crime:

Rep. Emmer commented on the recent mass shootings affecting Minneapolis schools, stating the violence is "unacceptable" and calling for further investigation into the motivations behind the attacks.  

While some legislators and politicians have called for stricter gun laws, Emmer argued the state already has some of the most stringent gun laws in the country. He argued the focus should instead be looking at "incompetent prosecutors," calling out two decisions made by Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty. 

Watch the segment below.

Rep. Emmer on local leaders, crime and county attorney

GOP Majority Whip Rep. Tom Emmer joined FOX 9 All Day to discuss local political leaders, crime, and Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty?s decision to end felony prosecutions stemming from low-level traffic stops.

Gov. Tim Walz and the National Guard

Calling the National Guard:

Rep. Emmer criticized Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and his current and past handling of the National Guard, claiming Walz "Hates Donald Trump more than he cares about the safety and security of our citizens." 

He also commented on Walz's decision to seek a third term, saying he "really shouldn't be running again."

Watch the segment below. 

Rep. Emmer on Gov. Walz reelection, National Guard

GOP Majority Whip Rep. Tom Emmer joined FOX 9 All Day to discusses Gov. Walz handling of the National Guard and the governor?s upcoming bid for reelection.

Charlie Kirk shooting and Ilhan Omar 

Political violence:

While discussing political violence, Rep. Emmer looked back at his time serving with the late Rep. Melissa Hortman before turning to the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk and the supposed reaction from Rep. Ilhan Omar. 

Watch the segment below. 

Rep. Emmer on political violence, Rep. Ilhan Omar

GOP Majority Whip Rep. Tom Emmer joined FOX 9 All Day to discuss recent political violence, including the fatal shootings of Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman and conservative activist Charlie Kirk, in addition to the public response from figures like Rep. Ilhan Omar.