Trump Reveals Tim Walz Sought His Help During 2020 Protests
Former President Trump recounts a single phone call from Minnesota Governor Walz asking for a statement of friendship amid fears of MAGA protesters.
- Donald Trump shared on Fox News’ Gutfeld! that he received a panicked call from Governor Tim Walz in 2020.
- Walz, now the Democratic vice presidential nominee, requested Trump to issue a statement saying they were friends.
- The call occurred during the George Floyd riots when Walz's home was surrounded by protesters with American flags.
- Trump stated he didn’t know Walz but agreed to help to prevent any potential harm to the governor.
- Trump's statement at the time described Walz as a 'good man and a governor,' which helped disperse the crowd.