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Trump Doubles Down on Controversial Slur Against Governor Walz

12/1/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump reaffirmed his use of the slur "ret---ed" against Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, claiming there is "something wrong" with him.
Trump’s comments followed a Thanksgiving post alleging that Somalian refugees had taken over Minnesota.
Walz criticized the term as "damaging" and "hurtful," said it normalizes hateful behavior, and called for the release of Trump's MRI results, which Trump said he was open to.

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U.S. President Donald Trump reaffirmed his use of the slur "ret---ed" against Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, claiming there is "something wrong" with him.
Trump’s comments followed a Thanksgiving post alleging that Somalian refugees had taken over Minnesota.
Walz criticized the term as "damaging" and "hurtful," said it normalizes hateful behavior, and called for the release of Trump's MRI results, which Trump said he was open to.