Donald Trump's campaign raises tough questions for Governor Tim Walz, calling out his handling of the 2020 riots and relationship with China.
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| Trump’s team pressures CBS to confront Tim Walz on key issues like the Minneapolis riots, China visits, and his stance on free speech. Image Courtesy: Trump's X page |
New York, USA, October 1, 2024:
In a pointed critique released ahead of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz's upcoming CBS appearance, former President Donald Trump’s campaign accused Walz of avoiding tough questions and hiding from the press. Comparing Walz to Vice President Kamala Harris, the Trump campaign highlighted a series of contentious issues it believes CBS should press Walz on during his interview.
The Trump campaign's statement challenged Walz’s handling of key events, including his response to the Minneapolis riots in 2020 following George Floyd's death. The campaign asked, "Why did you sit back and do nothing as Minneapolis burned during the 2020 riots?" It also questioned Walz's connection to his running mate’s involvement in fundraising efforts for those arrested during the unrest, notably mentioning the release of Shawn Michael Tillman, a convicted murderer.
Walz's foreign ties were another focal point, with the Trump campaign pointing to his repeated visits to China, some reportedly funded by the Chinese government. The statement referenced concerns raised by House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer about Walz's relationship with China. “Have you ever taken direction from the Chinese government?” the campaign asked.
The Trump campaign also raised doubts about Walz’s military service, accusing him of falsely claiming to have carried a weapon in war and alleging that he abandoned his National Guard unit before a deployment to Iraq.
Other questions addressed Walz's stance on healthcare and policing. The campaign criticized his support for single-payer healthcare and suggested he favored defunding the police, asking, "Do you agree with Kamala Harris that the police should be defunded?" The campaign also attacked Walz on his education policies, noting that he provided free college tuition to illegal immigrants in Minnesota, and questioned whether this should be extended nationwide.
In a final jab, the campaign referred to Walz by the nickname “Tampon Tim,” mocking his decision to provide tampons in boys’ bathrooms in schools. The statement asked, “Do you think boys can get periods?”
The Trump campaign concluded by accusing Walz of opposing free speech, citing a previous comment in which he allegedly said there is "no guarantee to free speech."
As Walz prepares for his CBS interview, these questions reflect the sharp critiques he faces from Trump and his allies, signaling an intensifying political battle.