Tim Walz Crumbles When Asked About His ‘Numerous Misstatements’

Vice presidential candidate Tim Walz was the featured guest on ABC’s The View on Monday, and things quickly took an odd turn when he attempted to pin the blame for the current economic downturn on former President Donald Trump.

“It’s very clear that, as you said, Donald Trump is spiraling down, unhinged,” Walz remarked. “What concerns me about these comments—some of which are so strange they’re hard to believe—are the dangerous ones, like his talk about ‘enemies from within.’”

Walz then attempted to pivot to a more positive message, adding, “But on the other hand, what’s breaking through is this opportunity economy, a new way forward.”

The conversation took a more awkward direction when Walz was pressed about his history of "misstatements" and false claims, some of which have dogged him on the campaign trail.

In a recent interview with Good Morning America host and NFL Hall of Famer Michael Strahan, Walz was grilled about these past fabrications, which some have labeled outright lies. The Minnesota governor struggled to defend himself, particularly in light of criticisms from his own running mate, Vice President Kamala Harris.

“You’ve called yourself a ‘knucklehead’ because of statements that just aren’t true,” Strahan said, pointing to specific examples. “You’ve talked about ‘weapons of war that you carried,’ which you didn’t. You said you were in Hong Kong during the Tiananmen Square massacre, which you weren’t. Your opponents say you lied to make yourself look better. Do they have a point?”

Walz's response was meandering. “Well, look, 35 years ago, I had the opportunity to be in Hong Kong, to be in China. I served 24 years in the National Guard. I’ve been very public all these years. I said, look, I was there in August of ’89,” Walz rambled, not directly addressing the discrepancies.

Walz went on to tout his achievements in Minnesota, highlighting the state’s strong business rankings and healthcare system. “We’re a top five state for business, and one of the best for raising a child. What’s clear is that Kamala Harris and I won’t be putting dictators on speed dial, like Donald Trump did with Xi Jinping during COVID,” he added.

When asked how Vice President Harris reacted to his previous misstatements, Walz admitted that she had spoken to him about it. “And Vice President Harris told you to be more careful with how you say things?” Strahan asked.

Walz acknowledged the advice, indicating that even his running mate was aware of the need for him to be more cautious moving forward.