Trump isn’t going lightly on Walz. He’s making him pay for his constant critiques.
And Tim Walz was blindsided by a blistering attack from President Donald Trump.
In a candid moment during a meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in the Oval Office, President Donald Trump didn’t hold back his thoughts on Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, labeling him a “sick puppy” and questioning the Democratic Party’s decision to select him as Vice President Kamala Harris’s running mate for the 2024 presidential election.
“He’s a sick puppy, that guy, that poor guy. I feel sorry for him,” Trump said. “But, they made a bad choice with him.”
The remarks came as Trump fielded questions about his relationship with Elon Musk, the former head of the Department of Government Efficiency, who had been vocal in his criticism of the “big beautiful bill,” a cornerstone of Trump’s legislative agenda.
The bill, which Trump has championed as vital for his administration’s priorities, has demanded unwavering Republican unity. Musk, a prominent figure in Trump’s campaign, rallied voters in seven key battleground states, including Pennsylvania, helping to bolster support for the president’s re-election bid.
Trump pivoted to the Democratic ticket, arguing that Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro would have been a stronger choice to join Harris. “Elon endorsed me very strongly. He actually went up and campaigned for me. I think I would have won. Susie would say I would have won Pennsylvania easily anyway, even if the governor had the real governor, not the governor, for a Minnesota,” Trump said, before his “sick puppy” jab aimed at Walz.
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President Trump just went off on Tim Walz 🤣
"The governor from Minnesota… He's a sick puppy, that guy. That poor guy. I feel sorry for him."
pic.twitter.com/5CffSpE6DT— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) June 5, 2025
He went on to reference a troubling incident involving Shapiro, noting, “But if you picked Shapiro or anybody else, I spoke to him recently about his, you know, his house being set on fire, which was terrible. But if they picked him, I would have won Pennsylvania.” The arson attack on Shapiro’s home in April, while his family slept, added a somber note to Trump’s commentary.
Walz joined Harris on the Democratic ticket in August 2024, shortly after President Joe Biden withdrew his candidacy in July amid growing concerns about his mental sharpness.
The Harris-Walz campaign had just over 100 days to galvanize support before the November 5 election. Despite their efforts, Trump’s victory emphasized his belief that the Democrats miscalculated with Walz.
Looking ahead, Walz has signaled openness to a 2028 presidential run. In a March interview with the New Yorker, he reflected on his political future.
“Well, I had a friend tell me, ‘Never turn down a job you haven’t been offered,’” Walz said when asked about a potential bid.
“If I think I could offer something … I would certainly consider that,” he added. “I’m also, though, not arrogant enough to believe there’s a lot of people that can do this.”
Walz stated that under the right circumstances and with the appropriate “skill set,” he’ll “do it.”
He clarified, however, “I’ll do whatever it takes. I certainly wouldn’t be arrogant enough to think that it needs to be me.”
Trump’s remarks highlight the lingering political tensions between himself and Tim Walz, who is constantly finding new opportunities to attack the president.
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