(Congressional Agenda) – Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate, probably did not intend to provide a sort of low-key endorsement of their opponents, former President Donald Trump and Ohio Sen. JD Vance, but that’s precisely what happened at a rally held in the town of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania over the weekend. And let me tell you, this is one of the funniest gaffes in recent political history, mostly because what was said is absolutely true. You might almost consider this a Freudian slip.
Michael Schwarz of The Western Journal penned, “In fact, when he spoke at what passed for a rally in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, Walz — best known for his COVID-era tyranny, stolen-valor scandal and unhealthy interest in the sexuality of minors — could not have known that his pathetic speaking performance, highlighted by a mixture of platitudinous nonsense and interruptions from protesters, would result in a perfect soundbite for Trump’s campaign.”
“We can’t afford four more years of this!” Walz went on to say in the now viral video clip that has made its way around social media.
Walz was most likely referring to some specific issue when making the statement, such as gun control or something connected to it.
🚨 WALZ FINALLY TELLS THE TRUTH: "We can't afford four more years" of Kamala Harris pic.twitter.com/EwhBbY0O4p
— Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) September 21, 2024
“Look, Kamala Harris made it clear these guys want to instill fear,” Walz stated during the address, making a reference to Trump and his running mate, Republican Sen. JD Vance. “They want to tell you that [you should] just get over it, it’s a fact of life. This is the way it is.”
“[Harris] simply has said it doesn’t have to be this way,” Walz continued. “It doesn’t have to be this way. We can’t afford four more years of this.”
At this point, it really doesn’t matter what Walz intended to say because the comment has now come back to haunt him in ways he probably never thought possible. Those who are already in office typically don’t say they can’t afford more of the same policies that are currently in place. Because, you know, they are the ones who put those policies out there, so really, they’re admitting they did a terrible job.
“In a stunning move, Tim Walz makes the case for Trump,” conservative commentator Benny Johnson wisecracked on his X account.
In a stunning move, Tim Walz makes the case for Trump:
"We can't afford four more years of this"
— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) September 22, 2024
And it didn’t end with Johnson’s post either. Many conservatives from all walks of life got in on the joke.
When your opponent campaigns for you……🤣
Tim Walz: “We can’t afford four more years of this!”
We agree, Timmy!
— Spitfire (@DogRightGirl) September 21, 2024
Walz: "We can't afford four more years of this."
I'm not sure if you know this Tim but your current running mate is kinda the VP. pic.twitter.com/4RV20Goljy
— Defiant L’s (@DefiantLs) September 21, 2024
We finally have a true statement:
Tim Walz: “We can’t afford four more years of this.” pic.twitter.com/G8HPq3NqGj
— Don_Vito 🇺🇸 (@Don_Vito_08) September 21, 2024
“Of course, six-second clips can be misleading, so it is always important to place those brief embarrassing moments in the context of much larger embarrassing moments. And Walz’s Bethlehem ‘rally’ certainly qualifies,” wrote Schwarz. “For instance, one gaslighting social media user called it the ‘biggest crowd I’ve ever seen in one place.'”
Tim Walz rally in Bethlehem, PA. biggest crowd I've ever seen in one place 😂 Well attended, organized , positive and energizing. Tim Walz, Liza colo Zayas, Susan Wild, Anthony Ramos and more. sorry my phone does not take the best pictures. pic.twitter.com/lWIvK2Amn8
— Mitchapalooza (@GivenMitch7873) September 21, 2024
But is that the truth? Hardly. Walz held the event in a high school gymnasium. Not really the kind of venue that can hold “the biggest crowd I’ve ever seen in one place.”
Rally for Tim Walz in Bethlehem is LIVELY! #HarrisWalz @Tim_Walz Let’s win PA! pic.twitter.com/tyFUjYai7Z
— D (@dara_nj) September 21, 2024
Tim Walz has now been interrupted by Palestinians four times during his speech in Bethlehem, PA pic.twitter.com/2PaZw8ccsl
— Greg Price (@greg_price11) September 21, 2024
The whole Harris campaign is a joke. Both of them know it. We the people know it. And goof ups like this just add a little spice to the mix, providing some humor that showcases we need a change in leadership. November cannot come fast enough.
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