ICYMI: Speaker Johnson in Minneapolis:“Tim Walz let Minnesota burn, Kamala Harris poured gasoline on the flames”

Written By Jesse Stokes

August 28, 2024

Contact: Greg Steele

MINNEAPOLIS, MN – On Sunday, Speaker Mike Johnson traveled to Minneapolis to expose the records of Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz on crime, the economy, and the border crisis. Speaking in front of the former 3rd Police Precinct, still barricaded following the 2020 riots, Speaker Johnson discussed how the riots there were an enduring symbol of the Democrat presidential ticket’s disastrous records. Speaker Johnson was joined by Rep. Pete Stauber (MN-8), Rep. Michelle Fischbach (MN-7), and former prosecutor Joe Teirab (MN-2 candidate).

"While Tim Walz let Minnesota burn, it was Kamala Harris who poured gasoline on the flames by helping to bail out those who held the matches," said Speaker Johnson. "Kamala Harris helped raise money, not for the people whose businesses were destroyed or livelihoods ruined, but for the criminals who destroyed them."

"The choice in this election could not be clearer," Speaker Johnson continued. "Under President Donald Trump, our border was secure, our streets were safer, our economy was the strongest in history for every community. Come November, with President Trump and with a new Republican Senate, we will begin our urgent work in earnest to make America great again."

Today, Team Johnson released a new video and coverage below recapping the visit.

Watch a recap video of Speaker Johnson's remarks here

A full video of the press conference can be found here

What They Are Saying

  • Alpha News: Outside fallen Third Precinct, House speaker criticizes Walz record on crime, illegal immigration

  • WDAY: Speaker Johnson blames Walz for ‘letting Minneapolis burn’

  • CBS News: House Speaker Johnson takes swings at VP candidate Walz in Minneapolis visit

  • Star Tribune: U.S. House speaker hits Walz’s response to George Floyd riots outside former 3rd police precinct

  • CNN: Speaker Johnson slams Harris and Walz on the trail in Minneapolis

  • Fox News: Speaker Johnson issues warning on Harris presidency: 'Only person our adversaries fear less than Biden'

  • Politico: Mike Johnson slammed Tim Walz in Minneapolis

  • The Hill: Speaker Johnson says Democrats’ ‘sugar high’ won’t last

  • Washington Examiner: Battle for House control tightens with Democrats riding Harris ‘sugar high’

  • Local 3: SPEAKER JOHNSON ON HARRIS IN MINNEAPOLIS

  • KSTP: US Speaker of the House campaigns in Minnesota

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