Former President Donald Trump expressed his astonishment over Kamala Harris' choice of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate, calling it "a very, very liberal" and "insulting" pick.
Former President Donald Trump reacted with disbelief to the announcement of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as Kamala Harris' running mate. In an exclusive interview with "Fox & Friends," Trump expressed his shock and disapproval of the pick, characterizing it as a radical departure from mainstream values.
"I could not be more thrilled that she made this shocking pick," Trump remarked sarcastically. "He's a very, very liberal man, and he's a shocking pick."
Trump Slams Harris-Walz Ticket: 'Shocking Pick'
Trump recalled an interaction with Walz during a protest at the governor's mansion. Walz had requested Trump's assistance in calming the situation, and Trump obliged by publicly vouching for Walz's character. However, Trump now believes Walz is a more radical figure than Harris on issues like immigration and crime.
"If you look at his record with no walls, no security, let everybody in. He's worse than they are," Trump claimed. "Nobody knew how radical left she was, but he's a smarter version of her, if you want to know the truth."
Trump Slams Harris-Walz Ticket: 'Shocking Pick'
Trump expressed concern that the Harris-Walz ticket represents the most leftist agenda in the nation's history. "There's never been a ticket like this," he emphasized. "This is a ticket that would want this country to go communist immediately, if not sooner."
According to Trump, Walz's policies on immigration, security, and transgender issues are out of step with the American people. "He's very heavy into transgender. Anything transgender he thinks is great, and he's not where the country is on anything," Trump stated.
Trump Slams Harris-Walz Ticket: 'Shocking Pick'
Trump also criticized the pick as an insult to Jewish people and those concerned about national security. "I think it's very insulting to Jewish people," he said. "And I think it's very insulting to people that want security."
Despite Walz's perceived radicalism, Trump acknowledged that he could potentially pose a threat to his former party in Minnesota, a state that has traditionally voted Democratic but has been targeted by the Trump campaign in the upcoming election cycle.
The naming of Walz as Harris' running mate was widely anticipated, with his name being circulated as a contender since Harris became the Democratic presidential nominee. The ticket's progressive platform has drawn both praise and criticism, and it remains to be seen how it will fare in the upcoming election.
In conclusion, Trump's reaction to the Harris-Walz ticket underscores the deep divide in American politics. While Trump characterized the pick as a dangerous and radical departure, others see it as a reflection of the changing landscape of the Democratic Party. The election will ultimately determine which vision of the country's future resonates more with the American electorate.
