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Tim Walz’s baffling response to Trump admin deporting pedophile illegal migrant that he pardoned

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Newest development Jul 16, 2026 · 4 reportsTim Walz's Excuse for Pardoning a Child Molester Is Despicable, Even for Him

The Department of Homeland Security announced the deportation of 42-year-old Tou Lue Vang, a convicted sex offender, on Friday — who had been pardoned by Walz last month.

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  1. Tim Walz’s baffling response to Trump admin deporting pedophile illegal migrant that he pardoned

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    Tim Walz's Excuse for Pardoning a Child Molester Is Despicable, Even for Him

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  1. Townhall

  2. The Daily Wire

    Read The Insane Argument Officials Made Against Deporting Child Rapist Pardoned By Tim Walz (opens The Daily Wire)

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    The Daily Wire's feed description

    Minnesota officials recommended a pardon for a child rapist in a failed attempt to shield him from deportation, according to state documents. The Minnesota Clemency Review Commission voted 4-2 to recommend a pardon for 42-year-old Laotian national Tou Lue Vang, who was convicted for repeatedly sexua…

  3. The Western Journal

    Walz's Minnesota: Illegal Immigrant Child Rapist Pardoned by Libs for Sickest Reason Imaginable — They Say They Care About Kids (opens The Western Journal)

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    The Western Journal's feed description

    Laotian national Tue Lue Vang ought to have been deported years ago. After arriving in this country in 1994 and given legal status under the Clinton administration, he was convicted […]

  4. The National Pulse

    Walz Defends Pardon for Deported Pedophile. (opens The National Pulse)

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    Governor Tim Walz's decision to pardon a convicted child predator, later deported by ICE, has sparked widespread criticism and raised questions about public safety and justice.

  5. New York Post

    Tim Walz’s baffling response to Trump admin deporting pedophile illegal migrant that he pardoned (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The Department of Homeland Security announced the deportation of 42-year-old Tou Lue Vang, a convicted sex offender, on Friday — who had been pardoned by Walz last month.

  6. Revolver News

  7. The Daily Wire

    Walz Doubles Down On Defense Of Deported Child Rapist (opens The Daily Wire)

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    Governor Tim Walz (D-MN) doubled down on his defense of the child rapist he pardoned in a failed effort to shield him from deportation. Walz on Tuesday questioned the Trump administration’s decision to deport Tou Lue Vang, a Laotian national who was convicted for repeatedly sexually assaulting a gir…

  8. The Western Journal

    Tim Walz Fumes After Illegal Alien Child Rapist He Pardoned is Deported – Can't Judge Someone by Their 'Worst Day' (opens The Western Journal)

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    The Western Journal's feed description

    Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz lashed out at Trump administration officials who revoked the legal status of an illegal immigrant child rapist after Walz pardoned him, arguing that the man shouldn’t […]

  9. BizPac Review

    Walz tries defending controversial pardon—and somehow raises even more questions (opens BizPac Review)

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    Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz came under fire after questioning whether deporting a convicted child rapist made his state any safer. The Democrat governor was asked about the […]

  10. Breitbart News

    Tim Walz Questions if Deporting Illegal Alien Child Molester He Pardoned Made the Community Safer (opens Breitbart News)

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    Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) offered a bizarre response to the Trump administration deporting an illegal immigrant child molester he tried to protect, asking if it actually improved the idea that "we can't all be judged by our worst day."

  11. Townhall

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