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Trump in 2020 praised Tim Walz’s handling of George Floyd protests

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By Alayna Treene, Michael Williams and Kristen Holmes, CNN (CNN) — Republicans are attacking Tim Walz’s response to unrest in Minneapolis in 2020, but at the time, then-President Donald Trump said he “fully” agreed with how the Minnesota governor handled rioting in the aftermath of George Floyd’s mu…

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Forbes
Trump Praised Tim Walz’s Handling Of George Floyd Riots In 2020, Report Says (opens Forbes)
Published Aug 6, 2024
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Despite posting a graphic on Truth Social that read “Tim Walz let Minnesota burn,” audio obtained by ABC News shows former President Donald Trump praised Walz as the time for his response.
Boston
Trump praised Minnesota Gov. Walz in 2020 for response to unrest over Floyd's murder, audio shows (opens Boston)
Published Aug 7, 2024
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Trump told Tim Walz that he fully agreed with his response to the violence that erupted after George Floyd’s murder.
KTVZ Bend
Trump in 2020 praised Tim Walz’s handling of George Floyd protests (opens KTVZ Bend)
Published Aug 7, 2024
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By Alayna Treene, Michael Williams and Kristen Holmes, CNN (CNN) — Republicans are attacking Tim Walz’s response to unrest in Minneapolis in 2020, but at the time, then-President Donald Trump said he “fully” agreed with how the Minnesota governor handled rioting in the aftermath of George Floyd’s mu…
The Guardian
Trump previously praised Walz for response to 2020 protests, audio shows (opens The Guardian)
Published Aug 7, 2024
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Trump said ‘What they did in Minneapolis was incredible’ as Republicans continue to attack Walz for handling of events
ABC 7 Chicago
Trump was 'very happy' with Walz's handling of George Floyd protests in 2020: Audio (opens ABC 7 Chicago)
Published Aug 7, 2024
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Trump expressed support for Walz's handling of the protests after the wake of George Floyd's murder, according to a recording of a phone call.
Insider
Trump and MAGA world are going after Walz for his handling of 2020 riots. Old audio shows Trump praising it. (opens Insider)
Published Aug 7, 2024
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Unearthed audio shows Donald Trump praised Tim Walz's response to the 2020 Minnesota riots, blunting current GOP attacks on Harris' running mate.
MinnPost
Trump praised Walz for handling unrest after George Floyd murder (opens MinnPost)
Published Aug 7, 2024
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In 2020, former President Donald Trump praised Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz for how he handled the uprising after the murder of George Floyd.
Fox News
Trump praised Walz's George Floyd riot response in 2020, audio shows: 'Very happy' (opens Fox News)
Published Aug 7, 2024
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Despite recent criticism of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz over his delayed response to the unrest in Minneapolis in May 2020, Trump praised the governor at the time.
CBS News
Audio shows Trump praised Walz in 2020 for handling of riots after George Floyd (opens CBS News)
Published Aug 7, 2024
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In the call, then-President Donald Trump said of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, "He's an excellent guy."
Rolling Stone
Trump Lauded Tim Walz's Handling of George Floyd Protests: Audio (opens Rolling Stone)
Published Aug 7, 2024
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Trump himself praised Tim Walz's handling of the 2020 protests following the murder of George Floyd.

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