Trump calls Minnesota's Walz a "loser" over comments

Former President Donald Trump criticized Minnesota Governor Tim Walz after Walz claimed he could defeat many of Trump's supporters in a fight. This exchange happened during a podcast discussion between Walz and California Governor Gavin Newsom. In the podcast, Walz argued that he and Vice President Kamala Harris were partially responsible for the political challenges facing the nation under Trump’s leadership. Trump responded by calling Walz a "loser" and suggested that Walz's poor performance hurt Harris’s campaign and contributed to the Democrats' loss in the 2024 election. Walz's comments about challenging Trump supporters came as part of a broader talk on masculinity and how to counter different political views. He mentioned that he feels Republicans are wary of him because of his skills and background. Walz's remarks received backlash. Caitlyn Jenner, the former Olympic athlete, humorously claimed she is more "masculine" than Walz. Additionally, Vice President JD Vance commented that he was never intimidated by Walz and expressed skepticism about Walz’s potential for future political success, especially regarding speculation about a Senate run. A spokesperson for Governor Walz did not respond to requests for a comment.