Special Poll
Former President Trump expressed his strong approval of Vice President Kamala Harris’s decision to select Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate. During an interview on “Fox & Friends” on Wednesday, Trump stated, “I could not be more thrilled” about the choice.
- Republican Reaction: Trump’s enthusiastic reaction mirrors the sentiments of many Republicans who label Walz as extremely liberal. He remarked, “I never thought that Walz would be Harris’ choice for vice president,” describing him as “a very, very liberal man and a shocking pick.”
- Criticism of Walz: Trump criticized Walz for his stance on border security and support for transgender rights, comparing him to Senator Bernie Sanders in terms of liberalism. He further commented, “This is a ticket that would want this country to go communist immediately, if not sooner.”
- Kitchen Table Issues: Responding to Walz’s claim at a rally that Trump doesn’t understand everyday issues faced by families, Trump countered, “It’s just the opposite … those people are all voting for me, the people that he is talking about with the kitchen table.”
- Comments on Jewish Voters: Trump alluded to Walz being chosen over Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, suggesting it was “very insulting to Jewish people.” He reiterated his previous controversial remarks, saying, “I think that any Jewish person who votes for a Democrat, or in this case these people, but who votes for a Democrat, should have their head examined.”
- Republican Strategy: Walz joining the Democratic ticket offers Republicans a new target. The GOP has faced challenges in formulating a coherent strategy against Harris since President Biden exited the 2024 race.
- Harris Campaign’s Perspective: The Harris campaign welcomes the contrast between her and Trump, especially as issues of age and fitness for office become central themes in the election cycle.