Walz responds to Trump refusing to call him after Minnesota shootings

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s (D) spokesperson responded to President Trump’s refusal to call him following the shooting of two Minnesota state lawmakers. 

“Governor Walz wishes that President Trump would be a President for all Americans, but this tragedy isn’t about Trump or Walz,” spokesperson Teddy Tschann said in a statement Tuesday. 

“It’s about the Hortman family, the Hoffman family, & the State of Minnesota, and the Governor remains focused on helping all three heal,” he continued. 

Walz previously served in the state Legislature with Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman (D), and confirmed her death Saturday at a press conference. 

“Our state lost a great leader, and I lost a dearest friend,” the governor said. 

Trump told reporters early Tuesday during his flight back from the Group of Seven summit that he would not be calling Walz. 

“I think the governor of Minnesota is so whacked out. I’m not calling,” Trump said. “Why would I call him?” 

“The guy doesn’t have a clue. He’s a mess. So, you know, I could be nice and call, but why waste time?” he continued. 

Hortman and her husband, Mark, were shot and killed Saturday by a man impersonating a police officer. The man also shot State Sen. John Hoffman (D), and his wife, Yvette, authorities say, but they are expected to survive after surgery.

Trump offered his condolences to the victims hours after the incident. 

“Such horrific violence will not be tolerated in the United States of America. God Bless the great people of Minnesota, a truly great place!” Trump wrote in a Truth Social post Saturday.