Tim Walz Refers to Current Administration as the ‘Harris Administration’
Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) referred to the current administration as the “Harris Administration,” perhaps erroneously, once again touting Vice President Kamala Harris’ ownership of the policies and failures of the Biden-Harris administration. Probably. Walz uttered the phrase during part of a debate discussing climate change, where the moderators essentially blamed “climate change” for Hurricane Helen. […]
Tim Walz Says ‘I’ve Become Friends with School Shooters’
During Tuesday night's vice presidential debate, Democratic candidate Gov. Tim Walz (D-Minn.) said he “befriended a school shooter.” He said this in an attempt to explain why he has reversed his stance against banning “assault weapons” and now supports such bans. waltz referred to He met with families at Sandy Hook Elementary School and claimed […]
Tim Walz Dodges Question on Tiananmen Square Lie: ‘I’m a Knucklehead’
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz didn't give a clear answer Tuesday night when asked about falsely claiming he was in Hong Kong during the 1989 Tiananmen massacre, saying he was just “dumb-headed sometimes.” He said it was simply a “miscommunication.” Walz was answering questions during Tuesday's vice presidential debate against Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio), moderated by […]
Tim Walz says he kept a shotgun in his car to hunt pheasants after football practices
Since being chosen as Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has made it a point to remind Americans many times that he was once an assistant high school football coach. But during Tuesday night's vice presidential debate, he revealed to everyone the details of another sport he worked on after practice […]
Tim Walz Signed Bill Allowing Abortion Throughout Pregnancy
CLAIM: Minnesota Governor Tim Walz (D) appears to deny that the comprehensive abortion bill he signed into law in 2023 allows abortions in the ninth month of pregnancy. Verdict: False. waltz After the Supreme Court, Minnesota became the first state in the nation to codify abortion through legislation. turned over Roe v. Wade. Minnesota is […]
Tim Walz Says Insurance Markets Would ‘Collapse’ Without Obamacare’s Individual Mandate (Which Was Deactivated 7 Years Ago)
THE CLAIM: Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) defended Obamacare's individual mandate during Tuesday's vice presidential debate, saying that without penalties for Americans who opt out of health insurance, the insurance plan would be He said it would “collapse”. Fact check: False. The Affordable Care Act's personal mandate was effectively repealed under former President Donald Trump, […]
Tim Walz Says ‘Border Crossings Are Down’ from When Trump Left Office
CLAIM: Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) claimed during Tuesday night's vice presidential debate that “border crossings have decreased” since former President Donald Trump left office in January 2021. Verdict: Somewhat true, but mostly misleading. Although fewer illegal aliens were apprehended by Border Patrol between ports of entry in August than in December 2020, the last […]
CBS, CNN Polls Say JD Vance Beat Tim Walz in Debate
A CBS News poll and a CNN poll after Tuesday night's vice presidential debate showed J.D. Vance defeating Tim Walz by various margins. A CBS News poll conducted in conjunction with YouGov found that 42% believed J.D. Vance won the debate, compared to 41% for Tim Walz. A high of 17% believed the two sides […]
‘Slick JD versus cornball Tim’
A panel of campaign strategists and election analysts who watched the heartwarming vice presidential debate between Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday night spoke about the following on a CBS News forum: He expressed his opinion. Hank Sheinkoff, Democratic Party election consultant: “These two are the most boring guys in […]
Tim Walz Repeats False Claim About Pregnancy Monitor
CLAIM: Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) repeated false claims that President Trump wants pregnancy monitoring devices, or “registries.” Verdict: False. President Trump has never proposed such a thing, preferring to leave abortion policy up to each state. Walz, like Vice President Kamala Harris, brought up a false claim he has used before during Tuesday night's […]