Trump says he won't call Gov. Tim Walz after Minnesota shootings: 'He's a mess'

WASHINGTON — Days after a Minnesota state lawmaker was killed and another injured in a "politically motivated assassination," President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he would not call the state's governor, eschewing a traditional presidential response to tragedies.
WASHINGTON — Days after a Minnesota state lawmaker was killed and another injured in a "politically motivated assassination," President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he would not call the state's governor, eschewing a traditional presidential response to tragedies.
"Why would I call him? I could call and say, ‘Hi, how you doing?’ The guy doesn’t have a clue," Trump said, referring to Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minn., who was the vice presidential contender facing off against Trump's ticket in 2024. "He’s a mess. So I could be nice and call, but why waste time?"
Presidents have historically called state and local politicians on both sides of the aisle to lend their support in the aftermath of violent tragedies like natural disasters or high-profile shootings.
Walz's office did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the president's remarks.
Vice President JD Vance spoke with Walz after the shooting, a source close to the governor said. Walz expressed appreciation for the coordination between federal law enforcement and Minnesota public safety officials, the source said.
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