Tim Walz

Pentagon prepares to deploy 1,500 soldiers to Minnesota as Walz mobilizes Nat'l Guard to protests

The Pentagon has placed 1,500 active-duty US soldiers on alert as mass protests against immigration enforcement escalate in Minnesota, following the National Guard’s mobilization and rising tensions

|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM, REUTERS
Law enforcement officials stand guard, in front of the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building, during a protest more than a week after an ICE agent fatally shot Renee Nicole Good, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, US, January 17, 2026.
US PRESIDENT Donald Trump and US Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent listen as National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett speaks, at the White House in Washington, DC, US, September 5, 2025.

Democratic states sue Trump administration over childcare fund freeze

California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, and New York challenged the administration's freezing of more than $10 billion in federal childcare and family assistance funds based on alleged fraud.

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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz visiting Columbus, Ohio, April 6, 2025; illustrative.

What is Tim Walz's role in Minnesota's welfare fraud scandal? - explainer

The Trump administration is ramping up federal enforcement in Minnesota, citing massive fraud tied to state programs, as Governor Tim Walz steps aside under growing scrutiny over oversight failures.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz looks on during a House Oversight Committee hearing with U.S. governors about state policies regarding undocumented migrants, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US June 12, 2025.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he will not seek third term amid fraud criticism

In a statement, Walz said he had “decided to step out of the race and let others worry about the election while I focus on the work.”

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Treasury Dept. investigates allegations that Minnesota tax dollars sent to al-Shabaab terrorists

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the US is reviewing allegations of diverted Minnesota funds to al-Shabaab, a charge Governor Tim Walz calls unfair to Somali Americans.

DECEMBER 2, 2025ByREUTERS
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks to reporters at the White House in Washington, November 5, 2025; illustrative.

Jacob Frey, Jewish mayor of Minneapolis, defeats challenger who drew Mamdani comparisons

Jacob Frey defeats Democratic Socialist opponent Omar Fateh in Minneapolis mayoral race, signaling hope for Jewish voters concerned about anti-Israel rhetoric in the Democratic Party.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025ByANDREW LAPIN/JTA
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey speaks at an Election Night party in Minneapolis, Minnesota, November 4, 2025.

At least one killed in fatal plane crash in Minnesota

Brooklyn Park Fire Chief Shawn Conway stated at a Saturday news conference that while it is unclear how many people were onboard the plane, there were no survivors.

MARCH 31, 2025ByJAMES GENN
Firefighters work near a building engulfed in fire following a plane crash in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, U.S., in this picture obtained from social media video and released March 30, 2025.

Trump, Harris spend finals hours before election in Pennsylvania

Recent polls show that Pennsylvania has the potential to make or break the election.

NOVEMBER 5, 2024BySHIR PERETS
(L-R): Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are seen ahead of the presidential debate (illustrative)

Harris skirts around Trump, Nazi comparisons as Trump campaign lashes out against them

"Look, I'm comparing it to the hate that came out of this, and I think they confirmed that," Walz said, referring to the Trump rally.

OCTOBER 30, 2024ByHANNAH SARISOHN
Democratic vice presidential candidate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, speaks during a campaign rally with U.S. Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., August 6, 2024.

Vote Harris, it's best for Israel and the Jews - opinion

I vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz because they are a better choice for the United States, the Middle East, Israel, and American Jews.

OCTOBER 28, 2024BySHAUL HANANY
US VICE President Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, works aboard Air Force Two while en route from Houston, Texas, to Kalamazoo, Michigan, on Saturday.

Tim Walz courts young voters with Twitch video game stream

The experience “was a bit underwhelming, as the WoW stream (or possibly the Walz rally) just ended up as a distraction.”

OCTOBER 28, 2024ByEYAL GREEN
Democratic vice presidential nominee, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on the forground of twitch logo (illustrative).

Tim Walz dodges question on Israel’s right to strike Iran, emphasizes support for Israeli defense

"That's what's happening right now. Israel's right to defend itself is not in question,” Walz said.

OCTOBER 7, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Democratic vice presidential candidate Minnesota Governor Tim Walz speaks at the 46th International Convention of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) at the Los Angeles Convention Center on August 13, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.

VP candidates discuss support for Israel's preemptive strikes against Iran during debate

Walz dodges questions on Israel launching a preemptive strike against Iran; Vance says Israel will 'do what they think they need to do.'

OCTOBER 2, 2024ByHANNAH SARISOHN
Republican vice presidential nominee U.S. Senator JD Vance (R-OH) and Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Governor Tim Walz gesture as they speak during a debate hosted by CBS in New York, U.S., October 1, 2024.

Why this Israeli-American is voting for Harris-Walz in 2024 - opinion

An Israeli-American voter explains his support for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the upcoming US presidential election, citing concerns about Trump's behavior.

OCTOBER 1, 2024ByMICHAEL LIPKIN
US VICE PRESIDENT and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris and her running mate, vice-presidential nominee, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, attend a campaign rally in Milwaukee.

Post-debate dilemma: Who's better for Israel – Harris or Trump? - opinion

Compared to Donald Trump – who rambled, demeaned, and lied – Kamala Harris was sharp, focused, and, ultimately, presidential.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024ByBRIAN BLUM
FACING OFF: US presidential candidates Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump.