Criticism of Gov. Tim Walz's Handling of Protests

SOURCE abcnews.go.com
GOP critics are criticizing VP candidate Kamala Harris's choice of Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate due to his handling of the protests following George Floyd's murder in 2020. However, former President Trump initially supported Walz's actions and praised his leadership in a phone call with governors. Critics accuse Walz of stalling the mobilization of the National Guard, leading to property damage and deaths.

Key Points

  • Former President Trump initially praised Walz's leadership
  • Critics accuse Walz of hesitating to call in the National Guard
  • After-action reports highlighted miscommunications and disputes between Walz and city officials

Pros

  • Trump initially supported Walz's handling of the protests
  • Walz eventually deployed over 7,000 National Guardsmen to quell unrest

Cons

  • Critics accuse Walz of stalling the mobilization of the National Guard
  • Property damage and deaths were linked to the delayed response