Summary
Representative Brad Finstad from Minnesota faced criticism for a social media post thanking President Trump and Governor Walz. The post was criticized because it was a copy-paste message given to him by his staff and came shortly after a fatal shooting incident in Minneapolis. Finstad's post highlighted collaboration between the state and federal government, but some saw it as insensitive due to recent events.
Key Facts
- Brad Finstad is a Republican Representative for Minnesota's 1st congressional district.
- Finstad posted a thank you message on social media directed at President Donald Trump and Governor Tim Walz.
- The post was a copy-and-paste from a staff-prepared message.
- Criticism arose because the post came after a federal agent shot a man in Minneapolis.
- There have been tensions in Minnesota related to immigration enforcement and recent shootings.
- President Trump mentioned having a productive conversation with Governor Walz about crime in Minnesota.
- President Trump endorses Finstad's reelection.
