Minnesota Democratic Governor Tim Walz is facing backlash after remarks at a recent rally that some interpreted as hoping for former President Trump’s death. Speaking to supporters, Walz joked about rumors regarding Trump’s health, saying, “You get up in the morning and you doom-scroll through things,” and hinted, “There will be news, sometime!” His comments drew laughter but also sparked criticism on social media.

The remarks came amid speculation about Trump’s health, with Trump himself dismissing rumors during a public golf outing and hinting at a “major” White House announcement. Critics compared Walz’s rhetoric to that of Robin Westman, a 23-year-old transgender suspect who killed two children at a Minneapolis Catholic church. Westman’s weapons reportedly had “Kill Trump” written on them, raising concerns about violent political discourse.

Walz and Senator Amy Klobuchar attended a Labor Day picnic where anti-Trump protesters were present. The day after, Walz considered a special legislative session to propose new gun-control measures amid rising violence.

Minnesota Catholic bishops had previously urged the state to fund security for non-public schools after deadly shootings elsewhere. Despite a record $17.6 billion budget surplus, Walz and Democrats did not allocate resources for school security, drawing criticism from faith leaders and communities.

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