In a recent interview with Fox News, former President Donald Trump made a claim that he had saved Minnesota Governor Tim Walz from right-wing protesters during the unrest in 2020 following the police murder of George Floyd. However, this statement seems to contradict Walz's own descriptions of the calls between the two politicians.

Trump asserted, without offering evidence or specific details, that he publicly announced Walz as "a good person" to deter protesters from surrounding his house. According to Trump, thousands of people had gathered with American flags, but upon hearing his statement, they peacefully dispersed. However, Walz previously attributed the presence of armed individuals, including members of the far-right group Proud Boys, at his residence to Trump's tweets.

The unrest in Minnesota erupted in late May 2020 after the killing of George Floyd by a police officer. Protests against police brutality and for racial justice ensued, and some incidents of rioting and property destruction took place. Trump's response at the time, through a series of tweets, did not serve to calm the situation. On May 29, he tweeted, "These THUGS are dishonoring the memory of George Floyd, and I won't let that happen [...] when the looting starts, the shooting starts."

During the interview, Trump mentioned a call from Walz who expressed concerns about the situation getting out of control. Trump claimed that Walz specifically requested him to publicly declare him as a good person, to which Trump complied. However, a source close to Walz stated that the call Trump referred to actually occurred a month before George Floyd's murder and focused on Covid response.

Walz, in an interview with Politico reporters, mentioned several conversations with Trump and Vice President Mike Pence during the tumultuous period of the Covid pandemic and protests. While Walz stated that the conversations were generally cordial, he also expressed his concerns about certain tweets by Trump. Moreover, Walz shared that Trump's tweets had attracted armed individuals to his house, creating a dangerous situation for his family.

Addressing Trump's recent claim, it appears that the details provided do not align with Walz's recollection. Walz had already discussed having a tenuous relationship with Trump, noting that his communication style left him uncertain if the former president truly heard his concerns. Walz emphasized his efforts to humanize the situation and depolarize the discourse, particularly due to the real-world implications that affected his own family's safety.

As Tim Walz joins Kamala Harris on the campaign trail, it is clear that the narrative surrounding their relationship and Trump's involvement is complex. While Trump claims to have played a role in protecting Walz from protesters, Walz's own account suggests that Trump's actions and rhetoric contributed to a hostile environment and increased threats towards the governor and his family.

As the election season progresses, it remains to be seen how the dynamic between Trump, Walz, and Harris will evolve and whether these conflicting narratives will impact the campaign trail.

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