Minnesota Business Owner Criticizes Governor Walz's Leadership

A Minnesota business owner has publicly condemned Governor Tim Walz for his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, labeling him an "evil person" and a "divisive leader." The criticism comes in the wake of the owner's struggles to keep his business afloat amid financial hardships exacerbated by the pandemic and crime. He specifically pointed to Walz's administration's establishment of a hotline for reporting COVID-19 mandate violations, suggesting it fostered a culture of surveillance and fear among residents. The business owner also highlighted Walz's response to the 2020 Black Lives Matter riots in Minneapolis following George Floyd's death, describing it as a significant failure of his governorship. He argued that Walz had the resources to quell the unrest but chose not to intervene, contrasting Minnesota's situation with that of other cities that received state support during similar crises. This inaction has been characterized as a troubling aspect of Walz's leadership. Further criticizing Walz, the owner compared him unfavorably to California Governor Gavin Newsom, asserting that Walz's policies are even more radical. He expressed concern that Walz's actions have gone unnoticed in a state of five million people, suggesting that the governor's authoritarian tendencies are more pronounced than they appear. In response to the criticism, Walz emphasized the importance of personal responsibility, urging citizens to "mind your own damn business." However, his office has not yet commented on the allegations made by the business owner.