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Gov. Walz Criticizes Sen. Vance Over School Shooting Comments

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks at a press conference, June 24, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr, File)

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz recently spoke out against Ohio Senator JD Vance's comments regarding the Georgia school shooting. Vance had expressed regret that school shootings are considered a 'fact of life.' Governor Walz criticized Republicans, including Vance, for their focus on restricting books with LGBTQ themes, suggesting that such literature could influence children's sexual orientation.

During an event in Washington, DC, centered on LGBTQ rights, Walz condemned the book bans in some states and highlighted Vance's remarks as emblematic of the GOP's policy priorities. He emphasized that while being gay is a natural aspect of life, the prevalence of school shootings should not be accepted as a norm.

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