WisGOP Statement on Harris' VP Choice

MADISON, WI - If you are covering Kamala Harris’ selection of Tim Walz to serve as her running mate, please consider the following statement from the Republican Party of Wisconsin:

“With Kamala Harris’ selection of Tim Walz as her running mate, the middle ground of the Democrat Party has officially waved the white flag of surrender to the far-left. ??

“Historically inept, Walz ignored warnings from public officials about the threat of rioting in major cities during the summer of 2020. As Walz dawdled, Minneapolis burned. When asked how he would secure the southern border, Walz took the opportunity to encourage more illegal crossings by suggesting migrants be provided ladders to scale border fencing and barriers.

“The Democratic Party and Kamala Harris have cast aside common sense to placate their extremist wing. Americans are tired of failure, but that is all Democrats have left to offer. Come November, Wisconsin Republicans will lead the way in bringing an end to their disastrous chaos by returning President Donald Trump and JD Vance to the White House.” - WisGOP Chairman Brian Schimming

Background:

- Democratic Mayor Jacob Frey of Minneapolis reported that Governor Tim Walz ignored his warnings about the threat of rioting in the summer of 2020 following the death of George Floyd. Frey also accused Governor Walz of denying requests for the National Guard to quell the violence.

- During a recent appearance on CNN,Governor Walz expressed his interest in providing laddersto migrants attempting to jump the border fence and enter into the United States illegally.