The Briefing with Jen Psaki Gov. Walz TRASHES Trump on shootings, national guard, economy
Sep 17, 2025
Tim Walz, the former Democratic vice presidential candidate and current Minnesota Governor, joins to discuss his re-election bid and harshly critiques Donald Trump's responses to recent shootings, including the tragic case of Melissa Hortman. He emphasizes the need for empathy in political discourse amidst rising gun violence and the controversial deployment of the National Guard. The conversation also touches on the troubling redirection of FBI resources away from critical investigations, highlighting serious implications for community safety and national security.
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Enemies List Becoming Policy Tool
- Jen Psaki highlights the Trump administration expanding an 'enemies list' into policy targeting critics and institutions.
- She links recent DOJ actions and public comments to a broader pattern of retaliation and speech policing.
Hate Speech Rhetoric Risks Policing Speech
- The administration is reframing 'hate speech' as a law-enforcement target after Charlie Kirk's murder.
- Psaki warns this could chill free speech and broaden government reach over dissenting voices.
Federal Indifference Spurs Local Action
- Tim Walz says Trump's response to local political murders showed a lack of empathy and governing for the whole country.
- Walz argues Minnesotans feel ignored and are mobilizing to address gun violence locally.
