In this video, we break down the intense firestorm following President Donald Trump’s latest social media attack on Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, which has drawn widespread condemnation for its use of an offensive slur.<br /><br />During a late-night Truth Social rant over the Thanksgiving holiday, President Trump directed the "R-word" at Governor Walz, calling him "seriously [slur]" while criticizing his handling of immigration and the Somali community in Minnesota. The post has ignited a fierce debate over presidential decorum, with critics and disability advocates labeling the language as "cruel" and "damaging."<br /><br />Key Highlights:<br />The Slur and the Post: A look at the specific Truth Social message where Trump targeted Walz, along with his broader claims regarding "Somali gangs" and "fraud" in Minnesota.<br /><br />Walz Hits Back: Watch the Governor’s sharp response, where he challenged the 79-year-old President to "release the MRI results" and later addressed the "hurtful" nature of the slur during an appearance on Meet the Press.<br /><br />GOP Internal Friction: Analysis of the rare pushback from within the Republican party, including Indiana State Senator Mike Bohacek, who cited his daughter with Down syndrome while rebuking the President’s choice of words.<br /><br />Escalating Tensions: How this personal feud ties into the administration's recent decision to freeze federal childcare funding to Minnesota as the 2026 political cycle begins.<br /><br />National Reaction: Clips of the backlash from advocacy groups who argue the President's rhetoric "demonizes children" and undoes decades of progress for the disability community.<br /><br />As the feud between the White House and the Minnesota Governor reaches a fever pitch, we examine what this means for the tone of American politics heading into the 2026 midterm year.
