The former President ignited a firestorm of controversy with a harsh and deeply offensive attack on Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, repeating a derogatory term during a public exchange with reporters.
The initial volley came in a social media post where the former President labeled Governor Walz “seriously retarded,” a phrase he readily defended when questioned about its inflammatory nature.
The outburst followed a tragic incident in Washington D.C., where a National Guardsman was killed and another critically injured in an attack allegedly carried out by an individual who had entered the country without proper vetting. This event fueled the former President’s broader criticism of immigration policies.
Pressed by a reporter about the use of the offensive term, the former President doubled down, stating he believed something was “wrong” with Governor Walz and questioning his judgment regarding immigration and financial aid to Somalia.
He specifically criticized the governor’s policies regarding refugees from Somalia, alleging they were negatively impacting the state and eroding American culture, while also questioning Somalia’s functionality as a nation.
Governor Walz responded to the attack with defiance, publicly stating he would wear the label as a “badge of honor,” signaling a refusal to be intimidated or silenced by the former President’s rhetoric.
The exchange underscores a deeply polarized political climate and highlights the increasingly charged language used in public discourse, particularly surrounding issues of immigration and national identity.
The incident has sparked widespread condemnation from many, while simultaneously galvanizing support from those who align with the former President’s views on border security and national sovereignty.
