Tim Walz on War & Peace Democrat

Build coalition against Iranian nuclear weapons

VANCE: Governor Walz just accused Donald Trump of being an agent of chaos, Donald Trump actually delivered stability in the world, and he did it by establishing effective deterrence.

WALZ: We had a coalition of nations that had boxed Iran's nuclear program in. Donald Trump pulled that program and put nothing else in its place. So Iran is closer to a nuclear weapon than they were before because of Donald Trump's fickle leadership.

Condemned Hamas attack on Israel, but discuss ceasefire

After the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel, Walz ordered state flags to be flown at half-mast and criticized those who did not condemn the attack: "If you did not find moral clarity [after the attack], you need to reevaluate where you're at," Walz said at a [pro-Israel] vigil.

In March, Walz endorsed calls for a permanent "working" ceasefire, after Harris drew praise from the progressive base by calling for an "immediate" six-week ceasefire.

Acknowledge "uncommitted" ballots as pro-Palestine protest

After tens of thousands of Democrats cast "uncommitted" ballots in Minnesota's presidential primary-- Walz took a sympathetic view, even praising those voters for being "civically engaged."

"This issue is a humanitarian crisis, they have every right to be heard," Walz said. "These folks are asking for a change in course, they're asking for more pressure to be put on." Broadly, Walz has sought to strike a balance in his rhetoric on the war. "You can hold competing things: That Israel has the right to defend itself, and the atrocities of October 7 are unacceptable, but Palestinian civilians being caught in this," Walz told Minnesota Public Radio in March.

Walz has said at the time that he supported a "working cease-fire" in Gaza, signaling support for the Biden administration's efforts to secure peace.

Visited Afghan troops to ensure they had what they needed

More recently, Tim and I met at the observances marking the 80th Anniversary of D-Day in June. As soldiers, we both intrinsically understood the sacrifice made by those brave Americans in WWII fighting to overcome extremist right-wing fascism. Tim & I reconnected because he & I recognize we are both Americans, happily married husbands, proud dads of great kids and Army veterans.

Support Ukraine; withdraw investments from Russia & Belarus

On March 7, 2022, I called on the Minnesota Legislature to act to withdraw state investments in Russian businesses and institutions. This week, the Legislature passed a bill to withdraw state investments from Russian & Belarusian entities. MN Laws 2022, Chapter 43, codifies the directives in Executive Order 22-03. As a result of this codification into Minnesota law, Executive Order 22-03 is no longer necessary.

I urge all people in Minnesota to support their Ukrainian neighbors and donate to organizations supporting Ukrainian humanitarian efforts. I also urge Minnesotans to support our fellow Russian Minnesotans, many of whom are horrified and alarmed by the Russian government's aggression toward Ukraine.

Served overseas in support of Operation Enduring Freedom

"When I enlisted in the National Guard at the age of 17, I never imagined that I would serve for 24 years. I knew that I was ready to accept the responsibility that comes with serving our country. Over the years, I discovered that I had the capacity to lead--a duty that I strive to fulfill each and every day. The honor of serving alongside my neighbors in southern Minnesota was a privilege."

Change the currnet course of action; need Iraq exit plan

Stabilize Iraq, if possible, before withdrawing

Ensure an achievable mission in Iraq