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Trump's Controversial Remarks Spark Outrage from Walz Family

12/8/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump labeled Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as 'retarded'.
Hope Walz, the daughter of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, condemned the remarks in a now-deleted TikTok video.
Hope Walz said, "I draw a line at Gus."
Hope Walz noted the harassment faced by her family, including her brother Gus who has a non-verbal learning disorder.
Trump continued to attack Walz and linked his remarks to a fraud scandal involving over $1 billion in COVID-19 relief funds in Minnesota.

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U.S. President Donald Trump labeled Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as 'retarded'.
Hope Walz, the daughter of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, condemned the remarks in a now-deleted TikTok video.
Hope Walz said, "I draw a line at Gus."
Hope Walz noted the harassment faced by her family, including her brother Gus who has a non-verbal learning disorder.
Trump continued to attack Walz and linked his remarks to a fraud scandal involving over $1 billion in COVID-19 relief funds in Minnesota.