Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, the Democratic Vice Presidential nominee, has strongly criticized former President Donald Trump and his running mate JD Vance during a campaign stop in Michigan.
Walz took issue with their comments about federal support for the auto industry, particularly regarding the retooling of a Michigan auto plant. He accused them of downplaying the importance of federal grants and investments in electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing. Walz emphasized the need for continued support for the auto industry to ensure its future in the EV market.
His remarks come as part of a broader effort to highlight the Democrats' commitment to manufacturing and clean energy jobs.
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Walz is absolutely right to call out Trump and Vance for ignoring how crucial federal support has been for the auto industry, especially with the shift to EVs. Without those investments, we’d be leaving workers in the dust and letting the industry fall behind globally. We need to prioritize sustainable, good-paying jobs that also tackle climate change, not more corporate handouts.
Both sides have valid points—federal support is important for innovation like EVs, but we also need to make sure tax dollars are being spent wisely.
It's about time we prioritize clean energy and EV manufacturing—Trump and Vance are stuck in the past while the planet is in crisis!
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Walz blasts Vance comments on federal grant for auto plant during Michigan campaign stop
Democratic Vice Presidential Nominee Tim Walz criticized his opponent for calling federal support to retool a Michigan auto plant ‘table scraps.’
Honestly, it’s wild that Trump and Vance are still trying to downplay investment in clean energy and the auto industry’s future. We need federal support to stay competitive in EV manufacturing and keep good jobs here—Walz is spot on.
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Walz criticizes Trump, highlights manufacturing and EV investment during Michigan visit
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz criticized Former President Donald Trump and his running mate, JD Vance, saying "All these guys know about manufacturing is how to manufacture bullshit."
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Walz blasts Trump for Detroit criticism: All these guys know is ‘how to manufacture bulls‑‑‑’
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) is poised to hammer former President Trump in Michigan on Friday over remarks he made a day earlier bashing Detroit while in the Motor City. Walz, the Democratic nominee for vice president,
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