He’s worse than they are.

However, a recorded phone call from that year showed Trump commending Walz for his tackling of the situation.

In fact, the former president gushed, “He’s an excellent guy.”

Donald Trump frowning

Trump didn’t reveal exactly what was being protested.

It’s possible these were the COVID-19 restriction demonstrations that also happened in Minnesota in 2020.

In a 2024 interview withPolitico, Walz discussed how Trump’s “LIBERATE MINNESOTA!”

Tim Walz speaking