During Tuesday night’s vice presidential debate, Tim Walz said one of the most puzzling statements in the history of American politics.
The Minnesota governor said “I’ve become friends with school shooters.”
WATCH:
“I’ve become friends with school shooters.”
– Tim Walz pic.twitter.com/qPOuSUVXLn
— Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) October 2, 2024
X users reacted to Walz’s eyebrow-raising comments:
You should get better friends, Tim.
I have WAY higher standards for my friends. https://t.co/sCauSQ7PTQ
— Sophie Louise Delquié (@SophieDelquie) October 2, 2024
What a mess of a human being. #FriendOfSchoolShooters https://t.co/zIoULOjIwl
— John DeSouza
(@johnxdesouza) October 2, 2024
“And they say I’m the weird one?” https://t.co/mlvfVxOipO pic.twitter.com/zEIlB3k9Ks
— Ab~ishek (@abhishek_s_1) October 2, 2024
Girl what the funk is you doin’ https://t.co/iEI5L3dLzQ
— Jack Poso
Tim Walz befriending school shooters while handing out tampons in boys bathrooms! https://t.co/I8VuusGePs
— Trump Girl
(@MAGA__Patriot) October 2, 2024
President Trump responded to Walz’s comments, saying “Why aren’t the after shows talking about the fact that Walz said, ‘I’m friends with school shooters!’”
Why aren’t the after shows talking about the fact that Walz said, “I’m friends with school shooters!”
Donald Trump Truth Social 11:11 PM EST 10/01/24 @realDonaldTrump
— Donald J. Trump Posts From His Truth Social (@TrumpDailyPosts) October 2, 2024
“Second time he has said, ‘I’ve been friends with school shooters.’ What does he mean by this? Is he insane?” Trump said.
Second time he has said, “I’ve been friends with school shooters.” What does he mean by this? Is he insane?
Donald Trump Truth Social 10:10 PM EST 10/01/24 @realDonaldTrump
— Donald J. Trump Posts From His Truth Social (@TrumpDailyPosts) October 2, 2024
“Did Tampon Tim just say he has ‘become friends with school shooters?’ He isn’t even qualified to be Governor, let alone Vice President. Walz and Kamala DO NOT HAVE WHAT IT TAKES!” he added.
Did Tampon Tim just say he has “become friends with school shooters?” He isn’t even qualified to be Governor, let alone Vice President. Walz and Kamala DO NOT HAVE WHAT IT TAKES!
Donald Trump Truth Social 10:07 PM EST 10/01/24 @realDonaldTrump
— Donald J. Trump Posts From His Truth Social (@TrumpDailyPosts) October 2, 2024
Trump also posted these memes to his Truth Social account:
Donald Trump Truth Social 10:28 PM EST 10/01/24 @realDonaldTrump pic.twitter.com/o1B6qowjSe
— Donald J. Trump Posts From His Truth Social (@TrumpDailyPosts) October 2, 2024
— Donald J. Trump Posts From His Truth Social (@TrumpDailyPosts) October 2, 2024
From the New York Post:
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz fumbled a response about school shootings during Tuesday night’s debate against JD Vance, saying he’s become “friends” with the shooters.
The moderators asked Walz how he changed his mind about banning “assault weapons” over his career.
“I sat in that office with those Sandy Hook parents. I’ve become friends with school shooters. I’ve seen it,” Walz said.
Pollsters, pundits and politicians immediately panned Walz for the embarrassing gaffe.
ADVERTISEMENT“’I’ve become friends with school shooters’ may be the worst line in any 2024 debate,” said political pollster and consultant Frank Luntz.
Fellow pollster Patrick Ruffini was nonplussed.
“See, this is useful,” floated Fox News contributor Guy Benson. “Walz saying he’s become friends with school shooters, when he meant victims, is an innocent misstatement.
“Repeatedly lying about his military rank, his DUI, IVF and Hong Kong/Tiananmen Square are not innocent misstatements.”
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