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Walz Responds To Trump Claim
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Walz Responds To Trump Claim

When President Donald Trump referred to Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as the “seriously retarded Governor of Minnesota,” the backlash was immediate and expected. Democratic leaders, progressive commentators, and legacy media outlets erupted in a predictable chorus of outrage. Accusations of ableism, hate speech, and moral decay quickly followed. And just like that, the cycle repeated itself: Trump speaks bluntly, Democrats clutch pearls, and the public is left to sift through the noise.


But what’s missing in the theatrical uproar is a moment of honest reflection from Trump’s critics. Because this wasn’t just about the words he used — it was about who said them. After years of Democrats labeling Trump supporters as “deplorables,” calling the president “Hitler,” “a fascist,” or “a threat to democracy,” they seem to have lost their appetite for self-awareness. Words matter, yes. But they matter on both sides of the aisle — or at least they should.


Governor Walz responded to Trump’s insult by accusing him of “normalizing hateful words and actions,” a sentiment echoed widely in progressive circles. Yet for many Americans, that statement rings hollow. As some have pointed out, it’s difficult to take lessons on civility from those who routinely characterize half the country as dangerous extremists. The same people who use terms like “semi-fascist,” “insurrectionist,” or “white supremacist” as political shorthand are now demanding respectful discourse. There’s a word for that: hypocrisy.


Online reactions were swift and pointed. One commenter observed that Walz’s greatest political skill is his ability to lie “smoothly and effortlessly,” suggesting that the outrage isn’t just misplaced — it’s manipulative. Others drew a direct line from Hillary Clinton’s infamous “basket of deplorables” remark to the present day, where mocking or vilifying Trump supporters is mainstream political strategy.

Written by Arthur Higgens - December 1, 2025