Trump’s Surprising Comment About Governor at Recent Town Hall

Donald Trump’s latest remark about Minnesota Governor Tim Walz set off a political firestorm.

At a Glance

Donald Trump criticized Tim Walz, saying he should have “no possibility of being president” after Walz attacked Trump during his DNC speech.
Trump called Walz a “total lightweight” and criticized his coaching credentials.
Trump distanced himself from Project 2025, despite its contributors being former members of his administration.
Trump criticized Kamala Harris for her record as district attorney of San Francisco and attorney general of California, blaming her for the state’s issues.

Trump’s Blunt Remarks

At a recent town hall event in Wisconsin, former President Donald Trump referred to Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as a “weird dude.” This comment has quickly become a point of contention and discussion among political analysts and the public. Trump, known for his unfiltered and direct communication style, also called Walz a “total lightweight” and stated that Walz should have “no possibility of being president.” These comments follow Walz’s critical remarks about Trump during his DNC speech.

Trump’s criticism extended beyond Walz’s political ambitions. During his appearance on Fox & Friends, Trump also questioned Walz’s coaching credentials, calling him an assistant coach rather than a head coach. Trump commented, “First of all, he’s a total lightweight. And he shouldn’t be even having [sic] any access to possibly being president.”

Donald Trump says he won Minnesota in 2020.

He lost by over 200,000 votes.

This isn’t just weird — it’s an affront to our democracy. pic.twitter.com/fVvLvMKGdL

— Tim Walz (@Tim_Walz) May 18, 2024

Project 2025 Denial

Trump took the opportunity during his speech to distance himself from Project 2025. Despite the project’s connection to former members of his administration and its alignment with his agenda, Trump claimed, “They know I have nothing to do with it. I had no idea what it was. A group of people got together. They drew up some conservative values, very conservative values. And in some case, perhaps they went over the line. Perhaps they didn’t. I have no idea what Project 25 is.” He emphasized his lack of involvement and knowledge about the initiative.

Trump continued by targeting Kamala Harris for her record as district attorney of San Francisco and as attorney general of California. Blaming her policies for California’s current issues, he noted that San Francisco has become “unlivable” under her stewardship.

Insulting the Political Opposition

Trump’s remarks go beyond policy critiques. He labeled Kamala Harris “dumb” and mispronounced her name while portraying her as dangerously liberal. Trump’s call to action included defending the GOP against Walz’s attacks, stating, “We’re not weird. They’re weird.” He highlighted instances where Walz criticized Republicans, referring to Harris’s campaign and actions as potential catalysts for destructive policies if she were to win the presidency.

“He’s very freakish,” Trump quipped.

Commenting further on Harris’s influence, Trump warned that a victory for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz would result in America becoming a “full-blown communist country.” He connected her policies with an alleged invasion at the southern border and suggested that her leadership could lead to “Nuclear World War III.”

Throughout his speech, Trump’s rhetoric leveraged sharp and personal insults, emphasizing his belief that his political adversaries are unfit for leadership while maintaining his position as a straight-talking champion of conservative values.