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News in English (USA) / 02.10.2024 / 16:00

Tim Walz Faces Controversy Over Tiananmen Square Claims

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has found himself at the center of controversy after claiming in a recent debate that he was in Hong Kong during the Tiananmen Square protests. Subsequent reports revealed that he was actually in the U.S. at the time. After being pressed on this during the debate, Walz admitted to 'misspeaking', referring to himself as 'a knucklehead' for the misleading statement. This has led to backlash from voters and has sparked a congressional probe regarding his ties to China. Walz's inconsistent claims about his travel history have further fueled scrutiny, culminating in a wave of memes and public discourse about his remarks.
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