Gov. Tim Walz (D) walked away from reporters after being asked about Hamas captive Hersh Goldberg Pollin, who was revealed to have been killed by the terrorist group shortly before Israeli forces rescued him and five other hostages.
Vice President-elect Kamala Harris returned to St. Paul to attend the Minnesota State Fair, where she spoke to reporters and boasted that the state fair is the best in the Midwest, then answered a few questions before being asked about the slain hostages.
“What is your reaction to the discovery of six hostages in Gaza?” the reporter asked.
“OK, thanks guys!” Waltz replied after a staff member stepped in to tell him it was time to go home.
“Whoever killed our abductees does not want a deal.”
document Reported The staffer who signaled to Waltz that he was stepping down was Teddy Chang, national press secretary for the Harris-Waltz 2024 campaign, a longtime Minnesota political activist.
Walz's decision not to answer the questions has been heavily criticized by Republicans and Israel supporters.
The discovery of the hostages killed has renewed calls for Israel to accept a ceasefire to ensure the safety of the remaining hostages before anything happens.After a few days on the beach, President Joe Biden said he doesn't think Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is trying hard enough to reach a deal with Hamas.
“Whoever killed our abductors does not want a deal. We will pursue him, we will catch him and we will make peace with him,” Netanyahu said. post About X.
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