The suspect sought in the shooting of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses was appointed by Democrat Gov. Tim Walz to serve on a workforce board in the state.

Vance Boelter, 57, the man accused of carrying out what’s being called a “politically motivated” attack, was actually appointed to state posts by Democrat governors. Records show he served on the Workforce Development Council in 2016 under then-Gov. Mark Dayton, and in 2019, Walz gave him a four-year appointment to the Workforce Development Board,” The New York Post reported.

But in his early-morning remarks, Walz didn’t mention that the suspect was one of his own appointees.

The Governor’s Office later said the 60-member board Boelter served on was unpaid and included people from both parties. Still, a 2019 document shows Walz personally approved Boelter’s appointment, writing that it was “because of the special trust and confidence I have in your integrity, judgment, and ability.”

Although Boelter held appointments under Democratic governors, voter records show he last registered as a Republican in 2022.