Minnesota state Sen. John Hoffman says Angie Craig sought his endorsement while he was in ICU

Democratic Minnesota state Sen. John Hoffman said Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minn., sought his endorsement for her Senate campaign while he was in intensive care following the June 2025 attempt on his life.

Democratic Minnesota state Sen. John Hoffman said Friday that Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minn., sought his endorsement for her U.S. Senate campaign while he was in intensive care following the June 2025 attempt on his life.

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Hoffman said in a statement to NBC News on Sunday that a “dear and trusted friend” approached him for an endorsement twice — once while he was in the intensive care unit and the second time while he was recovering at home — and that the friend “confirmed that the endorsement requests came from Congresswoman Craig.”

Hoffman’s remarks came at a campaign event for Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, who is also seeking the Democratic Senate nomination.