Mourners gather at the Minnesota Capitol, where the Hortmans are lying in state.

Mourners gather at the Minnesota Capitol, where the Hortmans are lying in state.

Truth Analysis

Factual Accuracy
4/5
Bias Level
4/5
Analysis Summary:

The article snippet is mostly accurate. It is verified that mourners gathered at the Minnesota Capitol to pay respects to Melissa Hortman. The claim that both Melissa and Mark Hortman are lying in state is not explicitly confirmed by the sources, but the sources do mention both of them being honored. There is minimal bias.

Detailed Analysis:
  • Claim:** Mourners gather at the Minnesota Capitol.
    • Verification Source #1: Supports this claim, stating "Hundreds of mourners streamed through the Minnesota State Capitol on Friday to pay their respects to State Representative Melissa Hortman..."
    • Verification Source #3: Supports this claim, stating "Hundreds gathered at the Minnesota capitol on Wednesday..."
    • Verification Source #4: Supports this claim, stating "Mourners gathered outside the Minnesota Capitol building Sunday to remember the life of Rep. Melissa Hortman and her spouse, Mark Hortman."
    • Verification Source #5: Supports this claim, stating "...mourners were expected to gather at the nearby State Capitol to pay their respects to the couple."
  • Claim:** The Hortmans are lying in state.
    • Verification Source #1: Does not explicitly state that both are lying in state, but implies Melissa Hortman is being honored at the Capitol.
    • Verification Source #2: Does not explicitly state that both are lying in state, but mentions both Melissa and Mark Hortman being honored.
    • Verification Source #3: Mentions Walz suggesting Hortman should lie in state.
    • Verification Source #4: Mentions mourners remembering both Melissa and Mark Hortman.
    • Verification Source #5: Mentions mourners paying respects to the couple.
  • This claim is not directly confirmed for both individuals by all sources, but the collective evidence suggests it is likely true.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
  • Verification Source #1, #3, #4, and #5 all confirm that mourners gathered at the Minnesota Capitol.
  • Verification Source #3 mentions that Hortman should lie in state.
  • Verification Source #2 and #4 mention both Melissa and Mark Hortman being honored.
  • The sources do not explicitly contradict the claim that both Hortmans are lying in state, but they also don't all explicitly confirm it.