Minnesota Governor Tim Walz made headlines this week with a fiery speech at the Democratic Party’s summer meeting. He criticized Republican voters and their party, echoing Hillary Clinton’s infamous "basket of deplorables" remark from 2016.
Walz’s comments came as he discussed the ongoing battle over Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies, which he believes the Democratic Party should strongly defend against attacks from former President Donald Trump. He expressed his disapproval of Trump’s attempts to dismantle these policies and took issue with the way Trump has used the National Guard to assist local law enforcement.
During his speech, Walz did not hold back his disdain for Republicans. He suggested that being a Republican is easy, joking about the simplicity of choosing what to wear and what to say. He pointedly remarked, “Oh what should I wear today? This stupid, friggin red hat. What should I say today? Oh, I don’t know, just make sure it’s cruel.” His comments were met with applause from the audience.
Walz also addressed claims of division within the Democratic Party, dismissing them as unfounded. He stated, “There’s a division in my damn house and we’re still married and things are good! That’s life.”
The governor went further, labeling Trump’s policies as “fascist” and emphasized the importance of calling them out. He mentioned Trump’s controversial remarks about flag burning, suggesting that many people are frustrated with such statements.
This speech highlights the ongoing tensions within American politics, particularly between the Democratic and Republican parties. Walz’s strong words reflect a commitment to defending Democratic values while criticizing what he sees as the harmful direction of the Republican Party.
