Former President Donald Trump recently made an appearance on “Fox and Friends,” where he discussed his single encounter with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, who has been selected as the vice presidential candidate for Kamala Harris. Trump expressed shock and disbelief that Harris would choose such a liberal running mate, and recounted the circumstances surrounding their phone conversation during the peak of the Black Lives Matter protests and COVID-19 lockdowns in 2020.

Trump stated that Walz had reached out to him due to concerns about the situation unfolding in Minnesota. Protesters, unhappy with the COVID-19 stay-at-home orders and demanding their termination, had surrounded the governor’s mansion. The protesters, self-labeled as “Liberate Minnesota,” were brandishing signs and American flags. In Trump’s view, these protestors didn’t seem to be “very bad people,” and he pointed out that Walz’s mansion only had “one guard” at the time.

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In their conversation, Walz apparently asked Trump to “put out the word” that he was a “good person.” Trump complied and even tweeted about it: “I received a very nice call from Tim Walz, the Governor of Minnesota, who informed me that he was activating the National Guard.” He also mentioned speaking with Walz for 10 minutes and how his administration was working swiftly to meet the governor’s needs.

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Trump commended Walz for being a “good person” but was taken aback that Harris would select such a left-leaning individual as her running mate. He also fondly recalled the anti-lockdown protests that were happening across states like Ohio, New York, North Carolina, and Michigan.

Controversy and accusations from Democratic leaders followed Trump’s series of tweets calling for these states to be “liberated.” However, a spokesperson from Twitter confirmed that Trump’s tweets did not infringe on their COVID-19 policies.

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Trump also mentioned in his interview that his conversation with Walz was his first interaction with the governor. He expressed satisfaction at being able to provide assistance during a challenging time and appreciated Walz’s gratitude. Trump stressed his unwavering support for law enforcement, particularly during periods of unrest and turmoil.

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Trump’s recounting of these events paints a picture of a positive and constructive interaction with Walz during Minnesota’s unstable period. The former president’s prompt actions and readiness to help demonstrate his leadership skills and his capacity to set aside political differences for the common good.

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Trump’s interaction with Walz exemplifies his commitment to aiding all Americans, regardless of political affiliation, and upholding law and order. With such commendable traits, it’s hardly surprising that Trump is ecstatic about Harris’ choice of running mate.

Source: SilverCircular