Democrat Tim Walz used his inaugural campaign appearance on a major news show to address criticism over his position on abortion rights and previous verbal errors. The Minnesota governor appeared on "Fox News Sunday," reflecting the Democratic strategy to heighten media visibility in the last stretch of the campaign season.
During the interview, Walz confronted the issue of the Middle East turmoil. He responded, albeit vaguely, to questions about Israel's rights to preemptively strike Iran's facilities, emphasizing Israel's right to self-defense. He backed a law securing abortion protections and voiced skepticism toward Donald Trump's stance on not enacting a national abortion ban. On economic policies, Walz praised Harris's plans to alleviate middle-class burdens, contrasting them with Trump's tariffs which he argued would burden families financially.
Walz also addressed various personal controversies, including his military service misstatements and details of his family life. He acknowledged these past mistakes, asserting, "I will own up when I misspeak." He argued that voters might be more concerned about JD Vance's reluctance to concede Trump's 2020 election loss and potential fertility treatment restrictions than about his own family choices. Walz suggested voters are familiar with his identity and values, despite the scrutiny he's faced. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)
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