Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, who once vied for the vice presidency, recently stirred controversy with his remarks at a Democratic gathering in South Carolina.
Addressing the crowd, Walz urged the Democratic Party to adopt a more aggressive stance against President Donald Trump, suggesting that they should "bully the sh*t" out of him. His keynote speech was marked by strong language and a call to action aimed at invigorating the party's base.
"Maybe its time for us to be a little meaner, a little bit more fierce," Walz declared, emphasizing the need for a more combative approach. He likened Trump's behavior to that of a bully, stating, "The thing that bothers a teacher more than anything is to watch a bully. And when it's a child, you talk to them and you tell them why bullying is wrong." However, he argued that when dealing with an adult like Trump, the response should be to "bully the sh*t out of him back."
As reported by The Post Millennial, Walz did not hold back in his criticism of the President, labeling him a "wannabe dictator" and asserting, "Donald is the existential threat we knew was coming." He encouraged Democrats to stand firm against Trump's policies, proclaiming, "Weve got the guts and we need to have it to push back on the bullies and the greed." Despite the aggressive rhetoric, Walz also urged his fellow Democrats to maintain a positive outlook, advising them to "have some fun and be joyful."
In his speech, Walz, a former public school teacher, took a jab at Trump-backed legislation, derisively referring to it as the "big beautiful bill." He quipped, "I used to teach Fourth Grade and I was gonna say it sounded like something like a Fourth Grader came up with it but that would be insulting to my Fourth Graders."
Walz's increasingly informal speaking style appears to be a strategic move to connect with blue-collar male voters, a demographic that has proven elusive for Democrats in recent elections. His candid remarks, however, have not been without controversy.
Recently, he faced backlash for mocking Tesla's declining stock price under Elon Musk's leadership, a comment that drew criticism given Minnesota's pension fund's investment in Tesla. Walz dismissed the uproar, describing himself as a "smartass" and insisting the remark was made in jest.
As Walz positions himself as a potential contender for the 2028 presidential race, his rhetoric and approach will likely continue to draw both support and scrutiny from various quarters.
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