ā€˜They chose the billionaireā€™: Tim Walz returns to Minnesota as part of redemption tour
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The former Democratic VP nomineeā€™s tours around the US and vows to ā€˜bring revengeā€™ against Republicans

Summary

Tim Walz held a town hall in Minnesota as part of a national tour, reflecting on Democratsā€™ 2024 loss and rallying support for progressive causes.

Walz framed the tour as part brand redemption, part Democratic catharsis, and part rally, while hinting at a potential 2028 presidential run.

He criticized Republicans and billionaires like Elon Musk, saying, ā€œThey chose the billionaire. We gotta do better.ā€

He proposed creating a ā€œshadow cabinetā€ to challenge GOP policies and advocated for protecting social programs and trans rights.

Walz acknowledged the need for stronger messaging to counter Trumpā€™s influence, emphasizing healthcare and social security as key issues.

  • athairmor@lemmy.world
    39Ā·
    11 days ago

    ā€œDonald Trump is on his revenge and retribution tour,ā€ he said. ā€œWell, I said Iā€™ll be on one, too. Iā€™m going to bring revenge just raining down on their heads with their neighbors getting healthcare. Theyā€™re gonna rue the day when we got re-elected because our kids with special needs are going to get the care that they need.ā€

    Context matters even if the fascists will ignore it.

    • peoplebeproblems@midwest.socialEnglish
      6Ā·
      11 days ago

      Correct. Our revenge is human rights. Our revenge is helping each other. Our revenge is a better world.

      Thatā€™s why we can call it that.