“He Got What He Deserved” Victor Davis Hanson On Tim Walz’s Meltdown
Hanson had a lot to say about Walz and how he managed things politically. According to him, Walz often went for very left-wing policies that didn’t sit well with a lot of voters. One key issue was how Walz dealt with the serious riots that broke out after George Floyd was eliminated by the police in Minneapolis. These riots quickly spread throughout the state. Instead of quickly stepping in to stop the chaos, Hanson feels that Walz didn’t act fast enough, allowing things to get out of hand for several days. For a lot of people living in Minnesota, it looked bad that Walz waited too long to bring in the National Guard. By the time he did, a lot of damage had already been done. This made people doubt his ability to lead effectively when under pressure. Before we delve into this, it’s clear that Walz’s hesitation during the riots had far worse consequences than anyone expected, and this won’t be the only thing that will shock you about his leadership.
Hanson pointed out that the damage to local shops and neighborhoods during the riots made Walz look even worse. It hurt his public image because many saw him as too slow to act in a crisis, which led to unnecessary destruction and upset among the community.
