Walz can say whatever he wants, Trump won and he’s fixing this nation very quickly.
Former Governor Tim Walz, a Democrat from Minnesota, recently took responsibility upon himself and blamed Kamala Harris for the current state of the nation, which he attributed to the outcome of the 2020 election. In an appearance on MSNBC with host Chris Hayes, Walz pointed to the policies of President Donald Trump, particularly his trade and tariff measures, as the root cause of economic and geopolitical struggles the U.S. is facing.
Walz, a progressive voice, openly admitted that his party’s loss in 2020 had led to the economic struggles under Trump’s administration. “If we had won the election, we wouldn’t be in this mess,” Walz stated. He argued that President Trump’s business approach, especially regarding tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods, had been disastrous for American consumers and businesses. “He is the worst possible business executive I’ve ever seen,” Walz remarked, urging the business community to speak out against the damage caused by Trump’s economic decisions.
The governor also expressed appreciation for the Wall Street Journal’s editorial on January 31, 2025, which criticized Trump’s tariffs as the “dumbest trade war in history.” Walz found the editorial helpful in making his case to his Republican constituents. “I can now tell them this is the reality you’re facing,” he said, acknowledging the pain that many American families were enduring due to the economic fallout.
Walz’s criticism also extended to conservative figures, such as Senator Tommy Tuberville of Alabama, who had defended Trump’s tariffs despite acknowledging short-term pain. Walz dismissed this argument, questioning the sincerity of wealthy elites like Tuberville and business leaders like Elon Musk telling ordinary Americans to endure hardship.
Following the 2024 election, Walz has voiced disappointment over his campaign strategy, admitting he and his running mate, Kamala Harris, played it too safe. In a recent interview with Politico, he suggested the campaign should have taken more risks and engaged with voters in a more direct and confrontational manner. “We shouldn’t have been playing it so safe,” Walz reflected, proposing that a more bold approach might have resonated better with voters.