Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz was roasted online after posting a video of himself, his wife, and their Christmas tree after users noticed something odd.
Users posted comments about some of the odd ornaments on the tree, including one that appeared to be an angel ornament made of toilet paper.
“Hey Hope, Mom and Dad here,” the failed vice presidential contender said on his X video, as his wife waved at the camera. He added that they had “finished decorating the family Christmas tree,” which was decked with “all of the homemade ornaments” the family had made over the years.
The governor showcased a number of the ornaments in the short video, saving the ‘toilet paper angel’ for last.
“Hey Hope, we got the final one,” he said before placing it at the top of the tree. “You’re gonna love this: Toilet paper roll angel.”
Several people posted their comments online in response to the “weird” video.
For some odd reason, Tim Walz decided to post a video meant for his daughter on social media while placing a “toilet paper roll Angel” on the top of their Christmas tree.
Weird. pic.twitter.com/lHbgouNHd3
— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) December 12, 2024
Meanwhile, Walz provided a glimpse into his post-election reflections during a news conference at the Minnesota State Capitol earlier this month. The event, held to celebrate the state’s turkey industry ahead of Thanksgiving, was reported by KSTP.com.
“No regrets,” he said in response to a reporter’s question. “I regret few things in life other than I didn’t get a dog sooner. That’s my biggest regret. But no, I’m proud to have been part of that [campaign]. I think we put a message out that 75 million liked, but not quite enough.”
The Harris-Walz ticket lost all seven key battleground states, along with the national popular vote. While Governor Tim Walz was optimistic heading into Election Day, he remains realistic about the outcome. He finds some solace in the fact that the campaign gave him the chance to highlight Minnesota on a national stage.
“To be honest, glad to tell Minnesota’s story,” he said. “That we get things done together and (showed) we’re pretty hopeful people.”
The outlet also noted that the upcoming legislative session, where Democrats and Republicans will share power for the first time since 2021, will serve as a test of Walz’s optimism. He said that the release of the state budget forecast this month will put more light on how far the collaboration will extend as well as what money will be available.
“I think at this time we’re waiting to see (how) the forecast comes in,” he said. “We will get an opportunity then to see what the incoming (Trump) administration will do in mid-January and then we will get the opportunity to put out our budget and then a revised budget when the February numbers actually come in.”
He noted further that he’s concerned about a potential trade war that could impact Minnesota’s agricultural industry, KSTP.com added.
