The Bulwark Podcast Gov. Tim Walz and Jason Zengerle: The Assault on Minnesota
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Jan 27, 2026 
Jason Zengerle, New Yorker writer and author on Tucker Carlson, explores how Carlson mainstreamed fringe conservative ideas. Gov. Tim Walz, Minnesota governor and former congressman, recounts federal agents’ deployment in Minneapolis and the community’s organized nonviolent resistance. They discuss federal tactics, accountability, media influence, and political networks in short, sharp conversations.
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Minnesota's Resistance Won The First Battle
- Gov. Tim Walz called the federal deployment in Minneapolis an "assault" and described massive organized nonviolent resistance as decisive.
- He credited ordinary Minnesotans for standing firm and shifting the situation away from violent escalation.
Protesters' Nonviolent Discipline Under Harsh Conditions
- Walz described the protesters' behavior as massive organized nonviolent resistance that changed the tone on the streets.
- He contrasted federal agents' chaos with Minnesotans' resolve and discipline during harsh conditions.
Coordinate Enforcement With Local Authorities
- Gov. Tim Walz said federal enforcement must coordinate with local law enforcement and use targeted arrests rather than throwing untrained agents into crowds.
- He recommended picking suspects up when not confronting protesters to reduce violence and preserve trust.
