Walz not seeking reelection: Politicians and leaders react

Politicians and local leaders are reacting to Gov. Tim Walz announcing he will not seek reelection for a third term as Minnesota governor.

YouTuber Nick Shirley: 'I ended Tim Walz’ after governor ends reelection bid

YouTube influencer Nick Shirley posted to X Monday, "I ENDED TIM WALZ' after a report emerged Sunday night Walz will not seek a third term as Minnesota's governor.

Walz drops out of MN governor's race
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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will not seek reelection for a third term as governor. Walz's announcement comes as he faces growing national criticism from President Donald Trump, among others, for his handling of fraud in Minnesota. Republican opponents have accused Walz of being slow to respond to the fraud.

Tim Walz ends reelection campaign for governor of Minnesota

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will not seek reelection for a third term as governor, saying he can't give a political campaign his all after what he described as an "extraordinarily difficult year for our state."

Walz announces he won't seek third term [FULL]
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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will not seek reelection for a third term as governor, he announced on Monday via a statement and at a news conference. Walz's announcement comes as he faces growing national criticism from President Donald Trump, among others, for his handling of fraud in Minnesota. Republican opponents have accused Walz of being slow to respond to the fraud.

Gov. Walz: Pres. Trump taking advantage of a crisis
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Gov. Walz accused President Donald Trump and other political opponents of "taking advantage of a crisis" in their attacks on Minnesota over fraud.

Sen. Klobuchar considering run for MN governor as Walz drops out: Sources

Senator Amy Klobuchar is weighing a bid for Minnesota governor as Tim Walz announces he will drop his bid for a third term, sources tell FOX 9's Corin Hoggard.

Minnesota governor’s race: Potential Democratic contenders after Walz's exit

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced Monday that he will not seek reelection, opening the door for a new Democratic frontrunner in the 2026 governor’s race.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz drops out of governor’s race
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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced Monday morning he will not seek reelection for a third term as governor. The announcement comes as Walz faces growing national criticism, including from President Donald Trump, over his handling of fraud in the state.

Gov. Walz likely to drop out of 2026 MN governor's race: Report

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is likely to announce Monday that he will drop out of the 2026 governor's race, political insider Blois Olson reported on Sunday.

Nicolas Maduro in New York court on Monday
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Nicolas Maduro will appear in court in New York on Monday after being captured in Venezuela over the weekend. Meanwhile, the United Nations Security Council will meet on Monday to discuss the United States' actions.

Walz likely to drop out of 2026 governor's race: Report
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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is likely to drop out of the 2026 governor's race amid growing criticism over his administration's handling of fraud in the state, according to reports. Walz will hold a news conference at 11 a.m. on Monday.

Tim Walz likely to drop out of 2026 Governor's race
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Tim Walz is addressing his political future at 11 a.m. Monday, and according to political analyst Blois Olson, Walz is likely to announce he's dropping out of the 2026 race for Minnesota governor. Walz took office in January of 2019, and was the Democratic nominee for Vice President with Kamala Harris.

Minnesota's Venezuelan community celebrates Maduro's capture

Venezuelans in Minnesota are celebrating the capture of President Nicholas Maduro, but uncertainty about the future remains.

Maduro set to appear in court on Monday
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Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro will face arraignment on Monday after his capture by U.S. forces over the weekend.

Venezuelans celebrate Maduro's capture
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Reaction is pouring in following the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces.

Rep. Melissa Hortman's children ask Pres. Trump to take down conspiracy video

The children of Rep. Melissa Hortman are asking President Trump to remove a conspiracy video suggesting Gov. Walz was involved in the assassination of Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband last summer.

President Trump pushes false conspiracy on the Hortman killings, implicating Walz involvement

President Trump shared a video claiming that Tim Walz was responsible for the killing of Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, a conspiracy theory that has been debunked several times since the fatal Minnesota lawmaker shootings in June 2025.

Venezuelan president captured: Mixed reactions in Minnesota

The capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has sparked a range of reactions both locally and internationally.

Minnesotan activists, lawmakers react to Venezuela strike
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There are a mix of reactions after the U.S. struck Venezuela and brought the country's president into custody. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has more.