Tim Walz's hilarious roast of Trump for ‘nearly getting killed’ while doing garbage truck stunt goes viral

Tim Walz also challenged Donald Trump's economic proposals, suggesting that after 80 years, one should understand how tariffs work
PUBLISHED NOV 2, 2024
Tim Walz mocked former President Donald Trump's latest campaign stunt with a garbage truck (Getty Images)
Tim Walz mocked former President Donald Trump's latest campaign stunt with a garbage truck (Getty Images)

BUCKS COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA: During an event in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, on Thursday, October 31, Kamala Harris' running mate Tim Walz denounced former President Donald Trump's latest campaign stunt involving a garbage truck.

Walz criticized Trump following his trip to Wisconsin, where he put on a bright orange safety vest and climbed into a garbage truck, aiming to mock Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.

The incident occurred after comedian Tony Hinchcliffe, at a rally in Madison Square Garden on Sunday, October 27, referred to Puerto Rico as "a floating island of garbage." Subsequently, the former president seized the moment to denounce what seemed to be Biden's response, which allegedly labeled Trump supporters as "garbage."



 

Tim Walz highlights Donald Trump's age while mocking garbage truck stunt

Tim Walz also highlighted Trump's age, pointing out the former president is nearing 80 and suggesting the physicality of the stunt was inappropriate for someone of his age. This incident has quickly gained attention, with many discussing the implications of such actions by a former head of state.

The event has sparked a viral conversation about age, capability, and the nature of political campaigning.

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Tim Walz highlighted Donald Trump's age while mocking his garbage truck stunt (Getty Images)

“Look, this dude’s nearly 80 years old,” Walz said. “He damn near killed himself getting into a garbage truck.”

Walz also went on to criticize Trump's economic proposals.

“You would think over 80 years you would understand how a tariff works,” the Minnesota governor said.

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 30: (EDITOR'S NOTE: Alternate crop) Republican presidential nominee, former President Donald Trump holds a press conference from inside trash hauler at Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport on October 30, 2024 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. With less than a week until Election Day, Trump is campaigning for re-election in the battleground states of North Carolina and Wisconsin. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
Former President Donald Trump wore a bright orange safety vest and climbed into a garbage truck in a campaign moment (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

He went on to say, “Smarter people than Donald Trump, which is a good chunk of folks, CEOs of companies … have gone on the record to say, if Donald Trump goes forward with this plan, they will simply have to raise prices and pass it on to you.”

Social media praises Tim Walz over hilarious roast of Donald Trump

Tim Walz's remarks swiftly captured attention on social media, with users lauding his wit, dubbing him "hilarious" and among the "wittiest" vice presidential contenders.

A user said, "People like Trump because he's "funny." Walz is legitimately hilarious"



 

Another added, "One of wittiest vp candidates we've ever seen... he is just plain, damn funny"



 

The third commentator remarked with three laughing emojis, "This is the type of political clapbacks I like."



 

"I love how walz always speaking his mind gotta love it," stated a supporter.



 

A person said, "Best laugh of the week"



 

Other chimed in, "Walz is good enough to be the president himself, we’ve been blessed this time around."



 

"Omg I absolutely love Tim WALZ he reminds me of Joe!" an X user said.



 

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