Governor Tim Walz, chosen as Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate, has come under fire for his reckless disregard for the rule of law during the 2020 Minneapolis riots. Despite calls from Mayor Jacob Frey for National Guard support, Walz failed to intervene, allowing the Third Precinct to burn and setting a precedent for emboldened criminals and weak politicians nationwide.
Ever since Tim Walz was selected as Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate, his record as governor of Minnesota has come under intense scrutiny. One particularly egregious incident stands out: his reckless disregard for the rule of law during the 2020 Minneapolis riots.
As rioters tore through the city, Minneapolis police officers desperately defended the Third Precinct for days. However, despite appeals from Mayor Jacob Frey for National Guard support, reinforcements never materialized.
Walz and Harris: A Criminal's "Dream Team
Some attempt to pin the blame on Frey, but it was solely Walz's responsibility as governor to activate the National Guard. According to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, Frey repeatedly called Walz for help, but his requests were met with indecision and inaction.
Instead of fulfilling his duty to maintain law and order and protect his citizens, Walz let Minneapolis burn. The consequences were devastating, with the violence spreading to cities across the nation.
Walz and Harris: A Criminal's "Dream Team
Walz's dereliction of duty and disdain for the rule of law became a template for emboldened criminals and weak politicians around the country. Meanwhile, police departments faced budget and manpower constraints due to the "defund the police" movement, leaving them outnumbered and vulnerable.
First responders risked their lives every night, knowing that the law would not enforce itself. The Pipe Hitter Foundation, which supports law enforcement, military personnel, and other first responders, has condemned Walz's handling of the riots.
Walz and Harris: A Criminal's "Dream Team
Walz's inaction emboldened criminals and weakened law enforcement. His failure to enforce the law was an invitation to break it, a principle that has played out in the surge of violence plaguing cities across the country.
The law enforcement community and the public alike cannot forget Walz's reckless "leadership." His actions started a chain of events that resulted in widespread chaos and a weakened criminal justice system. The consequences of his dereliction of duty continue to reverberate today.
Walz and Harris: A Criminal's "Dream Team
