Trump doubles down after mental health slur against Tim Walz: ‘There’s something wrong with him’
Trump hits out at Tim Walz again after mental health slur row
- Donald Trump reiterated his criticism of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, despite facing backlash for using a mental health slur against him.
- Trump initially used the ableist insult on Thanksgiving via Truth Social, attacking Walz over Minnesota's Somali population.
- When questioned on Air Force One, Trump doubled down on his comments, stating, "Yeah, I think there's something wrong with him."
- Governor Walz, a campaigner for disability support and parent to a son with learning disorders, condemned Trump's language as "damaging" and "hateful."
- A Republican state legislator, Senator Mike Bohacek, withdrew his support for Trump's efforts to redraw congressional district lines, citing the slur and his daughter with Down Syndrome.