Let's talk about Walz calling out the National Guard in Minnesota.... - Belle of the Ranch

Well, howdy there Internet people. It's Belle again. So, today we're going to talk about Walz calling out the National Guard in Minnesota.

There was an incident in Minneapolis and tensions are running high. The media has strung together quotes from different officials and a lot of people, some genuinely misinformed, some intentionally stoking the flames for the sake of clicks and ad revenue, are misinterpreting events that are occurring, just not in the framing that is being implied or in some cases outright wrongly stated. There is a widespread belief that Governor Walz is calling out the National Guard to somehow go toe-to-toe with federal authorities. Our information says that is not the case and that the state's National Guard was put on alert to deal with potential civil unrest. Okay.

So, what happened? A 37year-old woman named Renee Nicole Good was shot and killed by immigration authorities. She was a US citizen and reportedly unarmed, but immigration officials have claimed she had weaponized her car. Bystanders say she was not a threat. Governor Walz is skeptical of federal claims to say the least and said, "I've seen the video. Don't believe this propaganda machine. The state will ensure there is a full, fair, and expeditious investigation to ensure accountability and justice.”

Walz also said, "What we're seeing is the consequences of governance designed to generate fear, headlines, and conflict. It's governing by reality TV, and today that recklessness cost someone their life."

The mayor of Minneapolis said, "This was an agent recklessly using power that resulted in somebody dying, getting killed." He said his message to the feds was to, "Get the f out of Minneapolis."

Walz has demanded Trump's forces leave the state. However, we have zero evidence that demand is being backed up by National Guard troops. Walz said, "Our top priority is keeping Minnesotans safe. State and local leaders are taking every step to support law enforcement and protect residents and state resources have been deployed to ensure our neighborhoods remain safe. We have repeatedly warned that this federal mobilization was putting residents at risk. I encourage Minnesotans to remain calm. This mobilization was about putting on a show from the beginning. Let's not give it to them.” That doesn't sound like a governor about to take the extraordinary step of deploying state forces against federal forces.

Since the shots were fired, the governor has repeatedly told people to exercise their First Amendment rights peacefully and safely. Walz is clearly laying the blame for the shooting at Trump's feet, saying, "I have a very simple message. We do not need any further help from the federal government. To Donald Trump and Kristi Noem, you've done enough.”

We'll keep you updated. Anyway, it's just a thought. Y'all have a good day.