Minnesota Governor Tim Walz's past votes and remarks about Guantanamo Bay prison facility are under scrutiny after being selected as Vice President Kamala Harris's running mate in the 2024 Democratic presidential ticket.
Key Points
Voted against measure to block transfer of detainees from Guantanamo Bay to the United States
Argued that facilities in the U.S. could handle alleged terrorists being transferred
Selected as Vice President Kamala Harris's running mate for the 2024 Democratic presidential ticket
Pros
Advocated for the closure of Guantanamo Bay facility
Cons
Voted against measures to block transfer of detainees from Guantanamo Bay to the United States