Overview

• In Minneapolis on Aug. 25, Walz told Democrats they do not have the “luxury” of public infighting while Trump is in the White House.
• He attacked the president personally, referring to him as “the felon in the White House,” calling him a “man-child,” and quipping, “May his fat ankles find something today.”
• He said Democrats should “name it,” characterizing parts of the administration’s agenda as “fascist” and warning against normalizing federal troops in U.S. cities.
• He criticized press coverage that highlights Democratic divisions, arguing the focus should stay on resisting what he called cruelty and rule-of-law violations.
• He promoted Minnesota as a model, citing universal pre-K, free school meals, a generous child tax credit, upcoming paid family medical leave, and support for DEI and transgender protections, and he mocked new rhetoric about flag burning.