"GOV. TIM WALZ (D-MN): Oh, hi, Chris. Good to see you. Well, this is that. If you ever wondered how democracy dies, you're witnessing it. And I know it's people are watching a football game tonight, and we're kind of sleepwalk through this thing but this is as you said, one of the most outrageous HAYES: Don't remind them. We got we got them here, Governor. WALZ: Yes. Well, right. It's one of the most outrageous affronts on this. This is North Korea-style stuff. And it's being done because this is a weak, thin-skinned man who's failing as a president. All of the things he promised are not happening. And this is exactly what dictators do."
"It's our most cherished freedom to point out very clearly, this is a terrible president and a terrible human being who is doing nothing to improve the lives of Minnesotans and who continues to have this double standard. Because I just want to be very clear, there is no place for political violence, and we condemn it, but I would like to see the notice of how this is being approached and how my dear friend Melissa Hortman's murder in a political attack was handled. And the attacks we see, we see a Fox News host on air talk about killing homeless people. And this"
A high-profile killing has intensified concerns about free speech and media intimidation. Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel was suspended amid reported pressure from President Trump and FCC chief Brendan Carr. President Trump reportedly threatened to target outlets that criticize him. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz called the actions dictatorial, likening them to North Korea and saying they reflect a thin-skinned, failing president. Walz condemned political violence while criticizing inconsistent responses to threats and murders, citing Melissa Hortman's killing and on-air rhetoric from some commentators advocating harm toward homeless people.
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