Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris made a bold move by announcing her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, during a campaign rally in Philadelphia. The duo kicked off their swing state tour, but it wasn’t long before social media erupted with unearthed clips and headlines exposing Walz’s “radical” political career.
One standout moment was when Walz called former President Donald Trump and his running mate “weird” during an MSNBC interview. This insult quickly went viral and has been embraced by the Harris campaign, much to the chagrin of the Trump camp.
Walz also raised eyebrows when he associated socialism with “neighborliness,” a statement that drew backlash on social media. His immigration views, including granting driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants, have also been criticized, especially when he joked about investing in a “30-foot ladder factory” to counter Trump’s border wall plans.
In another controversial moment, Walz seemed to perpetuate a false claim about his opponent, JD Vance, referencing a debunked rumor about Vance and a couch. Additionally, an unearthed remark from 1990 where Walz praised living conditions in China has also sparked outrage.
The announcement of Walz as Harris’ running mate has certainly stirred the political pot, with critics dubbing his remarks as “weird” and “bizarre.” It remains to be seen how these revelations will impact the Harris-Walz ticket as they continue their campaign across multiple states.
