President Donald Trump unleashed a verbal storm on Thanksgiving, targeting Minnesota Governor Tim Walz with sharp criticism via Truth Social that has conservatives nodding and progressives reeling.
The New York Post reported that Trump turned his attention to Minnesota’s leadership, accusing Walz of mishandling immigration policies while also aiming at Representative Ilhan Omar in a post that stirred immediate controversy.
The 79-year-old president didn’t hold back, slamming Walz for what he sees as a failure to address an influx of Somali migrants into a state he called a shadow of its former greatness.
“The seriously retarded Governor of Minnesota, Tim Walz, does nothing, either through fear, incompetence, or both,” Trump posted on Truth Social.
That’s a biting jab, no question, but it reflects a frustration among many conservatives who feel state leaders have prioritized progressive ideals over public safety. Let’s be clear: the language stings, but the underlying concern about unchecked migration policies resonates with a significant base.
Trump further painted a grim picture of Minnesota streets, claiming that residents are barricaded in their homes out of fear of roaming gangs—a narrative that fuels the right’s push for stricter border controls.
Turning his focus to Representative Omar, Trump questioned her background as a Somali-born lawmaker and suggested her entry into the country might have skirted proper channels.
While the accusation lacks evidence in this context, it’s a reminder of the conservative skepticism toward immigration loopholes that many believe undermine national integrity. The critique, though sharp, keeps the spotlight on policy over personal vendetta.
Trump tied his broader message to a call for a permanent halt to migration from economically challenged nations, a stance that has long been a rallying cry for his supporters.
In response, Governor Walz didn’t mince words, challenging the president’s mental clarity and demanding public access to Trump’s latest health scans, which Trump has boasted as flawless.
Walz’s retort—“Release the MRI results”—is a clever jab, flipping the script on personal attacks, though it sidesteps the core policy disagreements at play. It’s a deflection, not a defense, and conservatives might see it as dodging the real issues.
The timing of this exchange adds another layer, coming on the heels of a troubling shooting in Washington, D.C., involving two National Guard members and a suspect identified as an Afghan national with past CIA ties.
That incident, with a 29-year-old charged in the attack, only intensifies the conservative argument that current migration vetting processes are inadequate at best, dangerous at worst.
Trump’s closing Thanksgiving note, “Other than that, HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL, except those that hate, steal, murder, and destroy everything that America stands for — You won’t be here for long!” encapsulates his unapologetic stance.
It’s a message of holiday cheer wrapped in a warning, a classic Trump blend of festivity and fight that keeps his base energized.
