Tim Walz trolled as he hesitates when asked who leads Democratic Party: 'Well he surely isn't one'

ST PAUL, MINNESOTA: Minnesota Governor Tim Walz was trolled online after he became silent for a few seconds when CNN anchor Kasie Hunt asked him about who is leading the Democratic Party.

He appeared on The Arena with Kasie Hunt on Wednesday, March 5, following a discussion about President Donald Trump's speech to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday, March 4.

The conversation on Wednesday turned to the future of Walz's party, with Republicans holding the White House and Congress, according to Mediaite.

Tim Walz remains silent for few seconds when asked who is leader of Dems

During the episode, Hunt asked Tim Walz, "Who do you think the leader of the Democratic Party is right now?"

Walz replied, "I think the voting public, right now, is what I would say," before pausing for a few seconds. He then added that he was telling Democrats, "We're not going to have a charismatic leader right in here and save us from this" and emphasized the need to be "out there standing alongside" the people, per the outlet.

Meanwhile, Hunt replied that Walz's view might apply to congressional leaders but President Trump had emerged "to dominate our politics for ten years."

She questioned the Minnesota Governor, "Do you see anyone who could be a national Democratic figure?" and he replied that he saw "a whole lot of them" such as "young members of Congress stepping up" and state legislators, union members, and other "folks that are out there."

Walz added that the key was that Democrats "can’t cede the space" and must "stand up" to give a reply to Republicans, going out and meeting with voters, per Mediaite.

Hunt asked him, "Is Kamala Harris a future leader for the Democratic Party?" and Walz answered, "Well, I certainly think she could be. There’ll be decisions to be, like I say, all of us are..."

Walz could not complete his statement as Hunt interjected and asked, "Do you think she should run for president?"

The Minnesota Governor said, "I think she had a positive message. I think I own this with her. Were we able to deliver that? Obviously not."

He continued, "Not as effectively as we should have, but I think the ideas that she was bringing up about an economy that works for everyone, expanding the idea of health care and affordability, making sure that Medicare and Medicaid and Social Security were protected — she shares the values of the bulk of the American public. In 100 days, I think she was articulating that."

Hunt further asked Walz, "Are you going to run for president?" and he replied, "I don’t need to be on the ticket, but I do need to be there, I believe, because what I saw in the country and what we’re able to do."

He said that he wanted to "be a part of making sure that we win", and would be “out there” offering whatever they need from him.

Internet trolls Tim Walz after his interview

Several internet users trolled Tim Walz as he became silent for a few seconds when Kasie Hunt asked him who was leading the Democratic Party.

A user wrote on X, "Long pause when asked who the leader is! That says it all right there," while one added, "He wants that job and please let him have it."

A person also stated, "I'm just waiting for crazy eyes to pop in that screen," whereas one mentioned, "He just says that so he can start to run. Ewww gross!"

A user also wrote, "He said the quiet part out loud again," while one commented, "He thinks he could be their leader in 2028 which is hilarious!"

Another said, "Well he surely isn’t one."

A person added, "Incredibly bad for Dems that Tim couldn't and wouldn't immediately say Kamala Harris, who he was just running for vice president with a couple months ago."

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