Tim Walz Provides Big Update After Phone Call with President Trump

Minnesota Democratic Gov. Tim Walz publicly praised President Donald J. Trump this week for his quick outreach and support following the tragic mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis. The attack left two children dead and at least 17 others wounded.

Speaking at a press conference Wednesday, Walz described the horrific scene at the school—once filled with “the joy and curiosity and that learning” of young students—now marred by “evil and horror and death.”

While offering condolences to grieving families, Walz emphasized the need for unity and highlighted the immediate response from federal and local authorities. He thanked Minneapolis police, Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office, Minnesota State Patrol, the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, the FBI, and first responders who transported wounded children to hospitals for lifesaving care.

The governor also singled out President Trump for his personal call of support in the aftermath of the massacre.

“Speaking with all the people here and grateful to our federal partners, Senator Klobuchar speaking early this morning and receiving a call from President Trump, who was with his leadership team of the attorney general and the vice president, expressing their deep condolences amongst the horror that happened and an offer to provide the support to the folks here in Minnesota of what’s needed,” Walz said.

The remarks represented a rare bipartisan moment, with Walz acknowledging that in the face of tragedy, communities and leaders must come together. “We’ll stand with this community. We’ll redouble ourselves to do the best we can to understand what we can do to prevent any parent from having to receive the calls they received today,” he said.

Walz ended his statement by asking the nation to keep Minnesota families in their prayers and stressed that, at least in moments like this, Americans are united: “Everybody across the country today is part of the Annunciation Parish, and they’re with those families.”

The tragedy highlights both the vulnerability of faith-based schools and the urgent need for stronger protections for children—a cause President Trump has made central to his second term agenda.