Trump Makes Tim Walz Cry

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Walz: It is outrageous for me to think that we are sending out memes and laughing at people and we have people being furloughed and programs being cut and these people are still receiving a paycheck pic.twitter.com/wIKhExXhtJ

— Acyn (@Acyn) October 2, 2025

In this striking video, President Trump’s sharp words leave Minnesota Governor Tim Walz visibly emotional. Walz, his voice cracking, laments the government shutdown, saying it’s “outrageous” that while ordinary Americans are furloughed and programs are being cut, officials in Washington still collect paychecks. The contrast between Trump’s tough stance and Walz’s tearful response has quickly gone viral, framed by many as a moment where Trump’s hardline approach brought a Democrat leader to the breaking point.