Politics & Government
Minnesota Senate Republicans Seek Apology From Gov. Tim Walz Over Nazi Comment That He Says Wasn't Targeting GOP
Walz said the Republicans should "be better" and shift their attention to what's happening in Washington.
February 28, 2025
Minnesota Senate Republican leaders demand an apology from Gov. Tim Walz for a comment he made that was caught on tape saying that the country is being "stolen by fascists and Nazis."
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Senate GOP leaders called his words outrageous and insulting to the millions of Americans who elected Republicans to office. The governor said the party and its leaders were not the target of his comment.
In the audio clip published online, Walz said, "I see the pundits on TV — 'What's wrong with the Democratic Party?' What's wrong is our country is being stolen by fascists and Nazis."
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