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Tim Walz responds to Donald Trump calling him ‘seriously retarded’

Headline from Newsweek, from the development of Nov 28, 2025

Newest development Dec 1, 2025 · 3 reportsClassic: Trump Doubles-Down Calling Tim Walz 'Retarded'

The president made the remarks about the Minnesota governor in a lengthy anti-immigration Truth Social post on Thursday night.

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    Tim Walz responds to Donald Trump calling him ‘seriously retarded’

    Headline from Newsweek ·

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    Classic: Trump Doubles-Down Calling Tim Walz 'Retarded'

    Headline from Townhall ·

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10 articles, oldest first.

  1. New York Post

    Trump rages over ‘seriously retarded Governor’ Tim Walz in furious Thanksgiving message (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    President Trump ripped Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as “seriously retarded” -- and suggested Rep. Ilhan Omar "probably came into the USA illegally" -- in a rage-filled Thanksgiving message about immigration.

  2. Washington Examiner

    Tim Walz responds to Trump's jab with call to ‘release the MRI results’ (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Gov. Tim Walz dismissed President Donald Trump referring to him as “retarded” in a social media post Thursday.

  3. Newsweek

    Tim Walz responds to Donald Trump calling him ‘seriously retarded’ (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The president made the remarks about the Minnesota governor in a lengthy anti-immigration Truth Social post on Thursday night.

  4. Townhall

    Yes, Trump Just Called Tim Walz This...and It's Very Much Appropriate (opens Townhall)

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    Townhall's feed description

    Trump's Thanksgiving message targets Tim Walz and immigration issues in Minnesota.

  5. PJ Media

    Can You Believe Donald Trump Said This About Tim Walz? (opens PJ Media)

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    PJ Media's feed description

    Trump's Thanksgiving post targets immigration and Minnesota's leadership, sparking social media uproar.

  6. Breitbart News

    Tim Walz on Trump Calling Him 'Seriously Retarded' over Immigration Policies: 'Release the MRI Results' (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Failed vice presidential candidate Tim Walz seems to be more offended by President Donald Trump criticizing his immigration stance.

  7. Townhall

    Classic: Trump Doubles-Down Calling Tim Walz 'Retarded' (opens Townhall)

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    Townhall's feed description

    Donald Trump calls Tim Walz 'retarded' in a controversial Thanksgiving post.

  8. The Daily Caller

    Trump Stands By Calling Tim Walz ‘Seriously Retarded’ (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    President Donald Trump called Gov. Tim Walz “retarded” on Sunday after the welfare fraud scandal involving Somalians in his state came to light.

  9. New York Post

    Trump doubles down on calling Gov. Tim Walz ‘retarded’: ‘There’s something wrong with him’ (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    President Trump doubled down just days after he hurled the insult at Gov. Tim Walz in a rage-filled social media rant about immigration.

  10. Breitbart News

    Trump Stands by Calling Tim Walz 'Retarded': 'Something Wrong with Him' (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Trump stood by his comments Thursday in which he called Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN), the 2024 Democrat vice presidential nominee, "retarded."

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