Gov. Walz's Radical Past Surfaces After VP Nomination by Kamala Harris

Minnesota First Lady's Comments on BLM Riots Stir Controversy

Gwen Walz, wife of Kamala Harris’s Vice Presidential pick, Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota, has come under fire for her comments on the Black Lives Matter riots that erupted in 2020 following the death of George Floyd. In an interview, Mrs. Walz expressed a peculiar fascination with the acrid scent of burning tires that filled the air during the chaotic riots. She recounted, “Those first days when there were riots…I could smell the burning tires, and that was a very real thing. I kept the windows open as long as I could because I felt like that was such a touchstone of what was happening.”

Backlash on Social Media

Mrs. Walz's comments have been met with criticism from conservatives on social media. Matt Walsh from The Daily Wire commented, “Everything you need to know about leftist elites can be found in this short clip. Tim Walz’s wife sat by the window enjoying the smell of poor neighborhoods burning during the Floyd riots. She did everything but pull out a fiddle.”

Gov. Walz's Controversial Record

The controversy surrounding Mrs. Walz's comments has brought Gov. Walz's own radical past into the spotlight, especially his support for the BLM riots in 2020. This scrutiny has increased since Kamala Harris selected him as her running mate for the 2024 election. In 2020, Gov. Walz was criticized for allowing BLM and ANTIFA to riot across Minneapolis. Kamala Harris was also criticized for using her account to help bail out the Minneapolis rioters. Despite this, both Harris and Walz have referred to President Trump as a “threat to democracy.”

Political Miscalculation?

The decision by Harris to select Walz as her running mate has been viewed by some as a political misstep. Even former President Donald Trump issued a statement expressing gratitude to Harris for her choice of running mate. The George Floyd Riots resulted in an unprecedented $2 billion in damage, making it the costliest violent demonstration in recent history for the insurance industry. The riots also resulted in at least 19 fatalities.

Bottom Line

The controversy surrounding the comments made by Minnesota First Lady Gwen Walz and the radical history of Gov. Tim Walz highlight the complexities and challenges of political alliances. As the 2024 election approaches, these issues will undoubtedly continue to be a topic of discussion. What are your thoughts on this matter? Share this article with your friends and let us know your views. Don't forget to sign up for the Daily Briefing, delivered to your inbox every day at 6pm.