Ever since it was revealed that Tim Walz would be the VP pick for Harris, Americans have been looking into the family’s past. And people are very concerned by what they have seen.
And now, a shocking discovery from the wife of Harris’ VP pick has made millions of Americans shudder.
Gwen Walz, wife of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, recently disclosed that she kept the windows of the governor’s mansion open during the violent Black Lives Matter (BLM) riots of 2020 in order to “smell the burning tires.” This bizarre admission sheds new light on the peculiar and troubling behavior of the Walz family during one of Minnesota’s darkest chapters.
In an unearthed June 2020 interview with KTSP, Mrs. Walz recounted the chaos that engulfed Minneapolis and St. Paul in the wake of George Floyd’s death. The riots left over 1,500 businesses damaged, some beyond repair.
Yet, rather than distancing themselves from the destruction, the Walz family appeared to embrace it, with Gwen Walz going so far as to say that she “kept the windows open as long as I could” to experience the full impact of the riots.
“I could smell the burning tires, and that was a very real thing,” Mrs. Walz said, adding that this sensory connection was a “touchstone” for what was happening. The remarks are baffling, to say the least.
Why would anyone, let alone the first lady of a state, want to immerse themselves in the physical reminders of a city burning? It raises serious questions about the Walz family’s priorities and their understanding of leadership during a crisis.
Governor Walz’s handling of the 2020 riots has already been widely criticized. Many accuse him of failing to act decisively when his state was in turmoil. Despite the widespread destruction, Walz delayed deploying the National Guard and law enforcement, a decision that undoubtedly prolonged the chaos.
Critics argue that his inaction allowed the riots to spiral out of control, leading to unnecessary suffering for the residents of Minnesota.
The fact that his wife was seemingly more interested in “smelling the burning tires” than in addressing the devastation only adds to the perception that the Walz administration was out of touch with the needs of Minnesotans during this critical time.
The strangeness doesn’t end with Gwen Walz. The governor’s daughter, Hope Walz, was also embroiled in controversy during the riots. Hope, who was 19 years old at the time, reportedly received confidential information about law enforcement’s strategic plans during the riots.
According to reports, she attempted to share this information with BLM rioters, which, represents a significant breach of trust and a potential endangerment of public safety.
In a post on May 28, 2020, Hope Walz wrote on social media that the National Guard “WILL NOT be present tonight,” effectively broadcasting sensitive information to the public. Her actions have drawn sharp criticism and have led many to question the judgment of the entire Walz family during this period of unrest.
Governor Walz’s handling of the riots has come under renewed scrutiny as he was announced as Vice President Kamala Harris’s running mate for the 2024 election. The selection of Walz, given his controversial past, has raised eyebrows across the nation.
His leadership during the 2020 riots, combined with the bizarre behavior of his family, presents a troubling picture of his ability to lead at a national level.
It’s not just his inaction during the riots that is troubling; it’s the entire ethos of his administration.
The apparent lack of concern for the businesses and residents who were affected by the riots is deeply concerning.
Instead of focusing on restoring order and protecting the people of Minnesota, the Walz family seemed more interested in observing the chaos from a safe distance—literally and figuratively.
This kind of leadership—or lack thereof—has no place in America. The people of Minnesota, and indeed the entire nation, deserve leaders who will protect them, not ones who will stand by as their cities burn.
The revelations about Gwen Walz’s behavior during the 2020 riots, combined with Governor Tim Walz’s failure to act decisively, paint a disturbing picture of the leadership in Minnesota.
As the country moves closer to the 2024 election, these incidents serve as a stark reminder of the dangers of electing leaders who are more concerned with political correctness and appeasement than with the safety and security of the American people.
America needs leaders who will stand up against chaos and disorder, not those who will sit idly by as their communities are torn apart.
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