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[–] Janx@piefed.social 11 points 1 week ago (2 children)

I know this is rhetorical but the answer is because Tom Walz is standing up against lawlessness and fascism.

Yeah, I think it’s also that he looks like them also scares the fuck out of Trump It’s ok to him when the browns and the poors are against him but a middle aged white guy? That looks wrong in Trumps head.

[–] Fredselfish@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

He isn't standing up to shit. He is stepping down.

[–] Janx@piefed.social 4 points 1 week ago

"Every minute I spend defending my own political interests would be a minute I can’t spend defending the people of Minnesota against the criminals who prey on our generosity and the cynics who prey on our differences.”

While I don't pretend to know all the details, he was clearly already not seeking reelection before clashing with ICE.