- Right-wing social media was quick to express agreement with Governor Walz’s recent comments at the rally.
The MAGA world erupted in mockery of Gov. Tim Walz after he appeared to push for a new party to take control of the White House next year.
Walz told a crowd in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, on Saturday: “We cannot afford four more years of this.”
Typically, this line is reserved for candidates campaigning against a sitting executive they seek to overthrow and implement change. But in this case, current Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate are seeking to replace Democratic President Joe Biden.
“Kamala is in office right now,” one X user noted. “She’s the ‘it’ one.”
Another user wrote: ‘I’m not sure if you know Tim, but your current running mate is some sort of VP.’
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz was mocked on Twitter for appearing to campaign for new White House leadership when he told a rally in Pennsylvania: “We can’t afford four more years of this.”
“When your opponent campaigns for you,” wrote one widely followed “America First” account on X, formerly Twitter, adding of the “four more years” comment: “We agree, Timmy!”
Republicans often point to policies implemented by the Biden-Harris administration that the party says have led to rapid decline over the past four years.
Specifically, they point to economic policies and open-border initiatives that have caused two of the biggest problems for voters in this election cycle: the economy and inflation.
‘WALZ FINALLY TELLS THE TRUTH: ‘We Cannot Afford Four More Years’ of Kamala Harris,’ the Trump War Room account wrote.
The Minnesota governor made the remarks at a campaign rally in the key swing state of Pennsylvania on Saturday.
Walz was talking about steps he’s taken to restrict gun sales in his state: “Things like we did in Minnesota, to improve background checks and red flag laws, to get guns out of there, to make a difference.”
“And I still have my guns to go pheasant hunting in a couple of weeks…” he said before turning to address a protester who appeared to be in need of medical attention.
Candidates who advocate for change typically face an incumbent, but Walz’s running mate, Kamala Harris, is the front-runner for the 2024 Democratic ticket and currently serves as President Joe Biden’s vice president.
“We need some water. Can we go see him?” the vice presidential candidate said, pointing to someone in the audience.
A few minutes later, Walz returned to the state of the race and began to conclude his speech by criticizing Trump and his running mate, Sen. JD Vance.
“I’m bringing her home quickly, folks,” the Democrat said. “Look, Kamala Harris made it clear that these guys want to instill fear. They want to tell you… just get over it, it’s a fact of life. That’s how it is.”
“(Harris) has simply said that it doesn’t have to be that way,” he continued. “It doesn’t have to be that way.”
“We cannot afford four more years of this,” he concluded.