Overview

• Governor Tim Walz held a town hall in Wisconsin's Third Congressional District as part of his national tour through Republican-held regions.
• Walz criticized Republican leaders for avoiding in-person town halls and pledged support for Democrats in battleground districts.
• He targeted both the Trump administration's policies, such as federal workforce cuts, and Democratic leadership's strategic missteps, including backing a Republican stopgap budget.
• Walz has adopted a more combative tone, using strong rhetoric to challenge political opponents and energize progressive voters.
• The governor continues to leave open the possibility of a 2028 presidential run, framing his tour as a platform for addressing national issues and party strategy.