Former President Donald Trump praised Minnesota Governor Tim Walz's handling of the unrest in Minneapolis in 2020 following the murder of George Floyd. During a call on June 1, 2020, Trump expressed his agreement with Walz's actions and commended the deployment of the National Guard to address the riots.
Trump's positive remarks towards Walz have resurfaced as Republicans criticize the governor's response to the unrest, particularly focusing on the timing of activating the National Guard. Despite initial bipartisan criticism for the delay in deploying the Guard, Trump's acknowledgment of the Guard's effectiveness in restoring order has added a new perspective to the discussion.