The MeidasTouch Podcast Governor Walz on Minnesota Standing up to Trump’s Attacks
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Jan 28, 2026 
Tim Walz, Minnesota governor and former U.S. Representative focused on state governance and veterans' issues. He discusses federal presence after Alex Pretti’s death. He talks about combating White House disinformation. He addresses mass protests, political retaliation, and threats to federal funding. He reflects on accountability, civil liberties, and personal betrayals in the current political fight.
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Tone Change Isn’t Proof Of Resolution
- Tim Walz says federal deployment to Minnesota shifted tone but not actions, leaving outcomes uncertain.
- He stresses the need to see follow-through beyond a change in rhetoric.
Disinformation Forces Defensive Governing
- Walz highlights how disinformation from the White House forces Minnesota to counter false claims while managing crises.
- He credits massive, peaceful local resistance for forcing federal recalibration.
Governing In A Post-Truth Era
- Walz warns of a 'post-truth society' where viral disinformation outpaces factual rebuttals.
- He says this environment strains local governance as leaders must constantly correct false narratives.