Tim Walz fires back at Trump accusation of 'incompetence,' dodges on responsibility for fraud in Minnesota

President Donald Trump has invited the families of two National Guard members involved in a shooting incident near the White House to the White House, following the death of 20-year-old Sarah Beckstrom and the critical injury of 24-year-old Andrew Wolfe. The shooting occurred on November 26, 2025, and has prompted widespread mourning and vigils in West Virginia.

President Donald Trump has made a last-minute appeal to Tennessee voters to support Republican candidate Matt Van Epps in the upcoming special election on December 2, while criticizing Democratic candidate Aftyn Behn, claiming she 'hates Christianity.'

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz criticized President Donald Trump for allegedly demonizing the Somali migrant community in the state during an appearance on NBC’s 'Meet the Press.' Walz emphasized the contributions of Somali individuals in various professions and called for constructive dialogue instead of divisive rhetoric.

President Donald Trump has commuted the prison sentence of David Gentile, a former private equity executive who was convicted of defrauding investors in a $1.6 billion scheme. Gentile had begun serving a seven-year sentence before this decision was made public.

President Donald Trump has commuted the prison sentence of David Gentile, a former private equity executive convicted of defrauding investors in a $1.6 billion scheme. Gentile had begun serving a seven-year sentence before this decision was made public, marking another instance of Trump's clemency actions in white-collar crime cases.

Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) expressed confidence that the Senate will vote on extending subsidies under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) before the end of the year, stating that the outcome depends on Republican support. This statement was made during an appearance on CNN's 'State of the Union.'

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz expressed his belief that Kamala Harris would be a strong candidate for the 2028 presidential election, while acknowledging that many others will also enter the race. This statement reflects Walz's support for his former running mate and highlights the competitive landscape of future Democratic candidates.

On November 26, 2025, a shooting incident in Washington, D.C., resulted in the death of National Guard member Sarah Beckstrom and critical injuries to another Guardsman, Andrew Wolfe. The suspect, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, was granted asylum under the Trump administration and has been described by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem as having been 'radicalized' in the U.S.