Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is gearing up for an upcoming debate against Ohio Senator JD Vance, with preparations already underway. Walz has enlisted the help of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to play the role of his opponent in the debate, which is scheduled to take place in less than two weeks.
Buttigieg recently began standing in as Vance, taking on the task of helping Walz prepare for the debate. Sources indicate that preparations are still in the early stages and are described as 'informal.' This isn't the first time Buttigieg has played a key role in debate preparations, as he previously portrayed Mike Pence in Kamala Harris' vice presidential debate preparations in 2020.