Governor Challenges President's Mental Fitness
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has launched a sharp critique of President Donald Trump's mental and physical condition following what he described as an erratic Thanksgiving rant. The Democratic governor, who is considered a potential 2024 vice presidential candidate, expressed serious concerns about the president's capacity to lead during a Sunday morning interview on NBC News' "Meet the Press."
Thanksgiving Controversy Escalates
The political firestorm began late Thursday evening when President Trump unleashed a social media tirade targeting Governor Walz. The president used a derogatory slur, calling Walz "seriously retarded" while making false claims about refugee policies in Minnesota. Trump incorrectly alleged that the governor had allowed "hundreds of thousands of refugees from Somalia" to enter the state.
Walz responded forcefully during his television appearance with journalist Kristen Welker. He contrasted traditional Thanksgiving activities with Trump's behavior, noting "Here we got a guy on Thanksgiving where we spent time with our families, we ate, we played Yahtzee, we cheered for football or whatever. This guy is apparently in a room ranting about everything else. This is not normal behavior. It's not healthy."
Medical Transparency Demands
The Minnesota governor intensified his call for President Trump to release his medical records, specifically demanding the results of an October MRI. Walz pointed to Trump's pattern of avoiding traditional presidential transparency measures, including his refusal to share tax returns and previous medical records.
"It's clear the president is fading physically," Walz stated during the interview, adding that Trump's late-night rant also raised questions about his "mental capacity." The governor expressed particular concern about Trump's claim of having "no idea" what his medical tests were for, questioning how someone could undergo testing without understanding its purpose.
Walz emphasized the seriousness of the situation, describing the presidency as "the most powerful position in the world" and criticizing Trump for "throwing around slurs that demonize our children" instead of addressing critical issues facing Americans. "He's not solving any of the problems," Walz concluded. "So, I'm deeply concerned he is incapable of doing the job."
