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 called him an 'excellent guy.' The call included other officials and governors as protests erupted across the country.
Trump commended Walz for activating the National Guard, stating that they had acted swiftly and effectively to quell the violence. Despite initial criticism from Republicans over the timing of calling in the Guard, Trump's praise for Walz has resurfaced as the GOP seeks to link him to the unrest that summer.