In a fiery statement released today, the Trump campaign did not hold back in criticizing Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, who was announced as Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate.

Describing Walz as a “West Coast wannabe” who aligns perfectly with Harris’ liberal agenda, the campaign warned that their vision for the country is “every American’s nightmare.”

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“If Walz won’t tell voters the truth, we will: just like Kamala Harris, Tim Walz is a dangerously liberal extremist, and the Harris-Walz California dream is every American’s nightmare.” pic.twitter.com/861XPHlSFO

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Karoline Leavitt, the national press secretary for the Trump campaign, accused the governor of trying to reshape Minnesota into a replication of California, highlighting his support for a carbon-free agenda, stricter emission standards, and policies allowing convicted felons to vote. According to Leavitt, Walz’s views are a reflection of the “dangerously liberal agenda” that Harris represents.

Trump campaign spokesperson Karoline Leavitt reacts to Tim Walz selection:

“Choosing a running mate is her first big decision as the nominee. With this decision, she has proven how liberal she is. Walz is one of the most far left governors in America.”pic.twitter.com/ls7qE5lbJ9

— The American Conservative (@amconmag) August 6, 2024

While Walz can cite progressive policy victories such as protecting abortion rights, legalizing recreational marijuana, and implementing gun restrictions, his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Minneapolis riots of 2020 has drawn criticism. Minnesota GOP Chairman David Hann labeled Walz as a disaster for the state and accused him of being “the most partisan governor.”

Despite Walz’s attempt to dismiss conservatives as “weird people,” his comments have only fueled the conservative ire.

I’m telling you: these guys are weird. pic.twitter.com/fvNRNf7T7T

— Tim Walz (@Tim_Walz) July 24, 2024

The governor’s characterization of socialism as “neighborliness” has raised eyebrows among critics, who view his policies as a step towards a radical leftist agenda.

This is Tim Walz.

A self aggrandizing socialist that proclaims “one persons socialism is another persons neighborliness.”

He’s a top contender for Kamala’s VP pick.

Yet another reason she can never sit behind The Resolute Desk in the Oval Office…! pic.twitter.com/aXycPlY4NR

— Gunther Eagleman™ (@GuntherEagleman) August 5, 2024

As Harris and Walz gear up for a campaign swing through all seven crucial battleground states, the clash of ideologies is set to intensify on the political stage.