Tim Walz dubbed ‘enemy’ of Italian Americans over rioters tearing down Columbus statue
By Ryan King
Published Aug. 8, 2024, 5:06 p.m. ET
Tim Walz
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, who has limited name recognition, has become a target for criticism from conservatives. Mark Hoffman / USA TODAY NETWORK
An Italian American civil rights group lashed out at Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, dubbing him an “enemy” of the community and imploring him to drop out of the race, according to its board member.
The Italian American Civil Rights League (IACRL), which was founded in New York City and endorsed former President Donald Trump for the 2024 election, blasted Walz over his approach to rioters who tore down a statue of Christopher Columbus.
“Tim Walz did nothing to stop radical vandals from targeting the most prominent symbol of Italian-American culture in a flagrant hate crime,” IACRL board member Mike Crispi said in a statement.
“He knew they were coming and he did nothing to protect the statue,” Crispi added.
By Ryan King
Published Aug. 8, 2024, 5:06 p.m. ET
Tim Walz
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, who has limited name recognition, has become a target for criticism from conservatives. Mark Hoffman / USA TODAY NETWORK
An Italian American civil rights group lashed out at Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, dubbing him an “enemy” of the community and imploring him to drop out of the race, according to its board member.
The Italian American Civil Rights League (IACRL), which was founded in New York City and endorsed former President Donald Trump for the 2024 election, blasted Walz over his approach to rioters who tore down a statue of Christopher Columbus.
“Tim Walz did nothing to stop radical vandals from targeting the most prominent symbol of Italian-American culture in a flagrant hate crime,” IACRL board member Mike Crispi said in a statement.
“He knew they were coming and he did nothing to protect the statue,” Crispi added.
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