President Trump is refusing to call Minnesota’s governor after the targeted shootings of two state lawmakers and their spouses. Presidents often reach out to other elected officials, including governors and mayors, at times of tragedy. But Donald Trump has no interest in calling Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, who was the 2024 Democratic vice presidential nominee. […]
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Trump says calling MN Gov. Walz after shootings would “waste time”
President Trump is refusing to call Minnesota’s governor after the targeted shootings of two state lawmakers and their spouses. Presidents often reach out to other elected officials, including governors and mayors, at times of tragedy. But Donald Trump has no interest in calling Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, who was the 2024 Democratic vice presidential nominee. He said he could call and be nice, but “why waste time?” The president also described the governor as “whacked out” and “a mess.” One Minnesota lawmaker was shot to death and another was wounded.