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Tim Walz: “Donald Trump played on the angst. He wasn't wrong. People…”

Featuring: Tim Walz, Democratic | Governor of Minnesota

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Published | Video Starts at 09:57

But there's an opportunity that people want to feel engaged. And I think Democrats, too long. We swoop in, we try and get votes. And look, Donald Trump played on the angst. He wasn't wrong. People were really angry. What he didn't do is provide any actual solutions, and he made it worse. There is a golden opportunity here to improve this country in a real, tangible way. And if we look at it that way, they'll vote for us. (09:57–10:06)

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Asserts that Donald Trump exploited public anger without providing solutions.

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