Audio Shows Trump Praised Walz Response to George Floyd Protests Despite Current Criticism

Trump praised Walz for handling unrest after George Floyd murder

Kyle Stokes at Twin Cities Axios reports: “In 2020, then-President Donald Trump praised Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz for calling in the National Guard to tamp down violence and looting in Minneapolis, according to audio obtained by ABC News. From the staff at KTTC in Rochester: “The Rochester Branch of the NAACP, with the help of the Interfaith organization ISAIAH, is planning to host a public anti-hate forum at the Rochester Civic Center Sunday, Aug…

Unearthed 2020 call reveals Trump saying he was ‘very happy’ with Tim Walz’s handling of George Floyd protests

Trump branded Walz as ‘excellent guy’ who helped knock down Minnesota rioters like ‘bowling pins’ in newly-surfaced audio

Trump and MAGA world are going after Walz for his handling of 2020 riots. Old audio shows Trump praising it.

ABC obtained a recording of a phone call former President Donald Trump had with governors, in which he praised Gov. Tim Walz's response to the civil unrest in Minnesota in 2020.Stephen Maturen/Getty ImagesTrump and GOP allies have been criticizing Walz's handling of the 2020 riots in Minnesota.Since Walz was named Harris' running mate, Republicans have accused him of letting Minneapolis burn.But a recently unearthed recording of a phone call sho…

Audio shows Trump praised Gov. Walz in 2020 for response to unrest over Floyd's murder

Audio transcripts obtained by both ABC and CNN show that despite current criticisms, Trump praised Governor Tim Walz for his riot response during a 2020 phone call.