Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D), once the running mate of former Vice President Kamala Harris, made a remark that seemed to imply wishing for President Donald Trump’s downfall during a recent event.
Clips have surfaced of remarks Walz made over the weekend at a Labor Day picnic in Duluth, Minnesota.
“You get up in the morning and doom scroll through things and — although I will say this — the last few days you woke up thinking there might be news,” he stated, eliciting laughter from the audience.
“Just saying. Just saying. There will be news sometime. Just so you know, there will be news,” he added.
Walz’s statement comes amid ongoing media speculation about President Trump’s health, a topic that has become increasingly prominent, unlike during President Joe Biden’s term when similar concerns were downplayed. Despite multiple public incidents suggesting potential cognitive decline, Biden finished his presidency without such extensive scrutiny from the media.
That aside, members of the establishment media pointed to Trump’s lack of public appearances after his Cabinet meeting last week.
In response, Trump shared a Truth Social post from DC Draino, which criticized the media’s inconsistent portrayal of presidential health. It stated, “Joe Biden would go multiple days at a time without any public appearances and the media would say he’s ‘sharp’ and ‘top of his game.’”
“Meanwhile, he was wearing diapers and napping. President Trump puts in more public work hours than any other POTUS in US history and media freaks out if he disappears for 24 hours,” the post continued, highlighting a perceived media double standard.
“NEVER FELT BETTER IN MY LIFE,” Trump said, responding to that post and adding, “Also, DC IS A CRIME FREE ZONE! President DJT.”
Vice President JD Vance, commenting on Trump’s condition, described him as being in “incredibly good health” with remarkable energy. Over the weekend, Trump was seen visiting his golf course in Virginia, a sight that frustrated some of his critics.
The speculation follows the White House confirming in July that Trump has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt described it as a “benign and common condition,” especially in individuals over the age of 70.
