The condemned Minnesota assassin, Vance Bolter, expressed concerns that the United States was becoming increasingly “opposed to Israel.”
In the years leading up to his disturbing attack, Bolter seemed more and more discontented with society. He warned that America was losing its “Jewish/Christian foundations,” according to Charlie Carreck, CEO of the web design company Boelter had hired for his project.
Bolter chose J-Town, a company based in Jerusalem, to reflect his support for Israel.
While working on a book concept titled “Revoformation,” Bolter remarked to Kalech that he felt American leadership was “slowly opposed to Israel.”
In a PowerPoint presentation he shared in September 2017, he noted, “We are losing our Jewish/Christian foundations, so we are very concerned that American leadership is slowly opposed to Israel. It was once very strong.”
Kalech described the book as a blend of “revolution” and “reform.”
“If Christians unite and those leading this response are a blessing for Israel, I think it’s beneficial for both Israel and the United States,” he added.
“Reformation” was also the name of the province that Bolter was about to initiate.
However, there appeared to be little evidence about the book or the ministry’s existence.
It raised questions about whether he was actually involved in any congregations or communities.
Despite some naivety, Bolter did not seem radicalized in a way that would lead him to commit such violence against lawmakers and others, Karek noted.
“I think he honestly believed he was working for the greater good. He never came across as someone who thought he was a savior. He saw himself as a smart man looking for solutions,” Karek said.
He had reached out to Bolter in May 2022. In another PowerPoint presentation, Bolter even proposed ideas aimed at ending hunger in America, with one slide stating, “This illicit 100 years ago.”
Bolter remains in federal custody, facing charges of attempting to assassinate State Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, alongside accusations of murdering Minnesota Democrat Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark.
