He let Minneapolis burn to the ground during the George Floyd riots. We’ve seen all of the photos of the looting, the destruction, the fires, and the chaos that took hold of Minneapolis after George Floyd’s death in police custody on May 26, 2020. Immigrant families had their businesses demolished, entire city blocks were burned, and residents were forced to flee their homes. Much of the destruction could have been avoided if Governor Tim Walz had simply recognized the violent riots for what they were, rather than labeling them “peaceful protests.” Walz allowed days to pass before supporting the Minneapolis Police Department with National Guard troops, but the damage had already been done. As of the year 2024, the neighborhood has yet to recover.
