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🚨 JUST IN: 😳 Walz fires back at Trump after posts that endangered the children of a mu.rde.red lawmaker. The backlash is growing fast. 👀 What was posted — and why it’s causing outrage — is disturbing. 👉 Click the link to read the full story 👇
🚨 JUST IN: 😳 Walz fires back at Trump after posts that endangered the children of a murdered lawmaker.
The backlash is growing fast.
Walz Condemns Trump Posts After Safety Concerns for Lawmaker’s Children
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz sharply criticized former President Donald Trump on Tuesday after social media posts linked to Trump sparked concern for the safety of the children of a recently murdered state lawmaker. The posts, which circulated widely online, were condemned by officials and advocacy groups who said they amplified personal details and inflammatory rhetoric at a moment of intense grief.
Walz said the content crossed a line, arguing that public figures have a responsibility to avoid actions that could put private citizens—especially children—at risk. “This isn’t politics as usual,” Walz said in a statement. “When words and posts endanger families who have already suffered an unimaginable loss, it demands accountability.”
The backlash grew quickly, with lawmakers from both parties urging restraint and calling for the removal of content they said could invite harassment or threats. Social media platforms faced renewed pressure to act swiftly when posts target or expose vulnerable individuals.
Trump has not directly addressed Walz’s comments, but allies pushed back, saying the posts were taken out of context. Meanwhile, law enforcement officials said they were monitoring the situation and emphasized that protecting the family’s safety remains the priority.
As the debate continues, the episode has reignited broader concerns about the real-world consequences of online rhetoric—and the limits of political speech when lives may be affected. 👇
