Tim Walz says he is disappointed that the news of President Trump “being dead” wasn’t true and tells supporters to stay hopeful, saying that it’s likely coming soon.Governor Walz: “You get up in the morning and you doomscroll through things and although I will say this, the last few days you woke up thinking there might be news … just saying, just saying. There will be news sometime, just so you know. There will be news.”

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is under fire after making controversial comments suggesting disappointment over false rumors about former President Donald Trump’s death. During a recent event, Walz implied that he had been hoping for such news, sparking backlash and calls for clarification.

“You get up in the morning and you doomscroll through things,” Walz said. “And although I will say this — the last few days, you woke up thinking there might be news… just saying, just saying. There will be news sometime, just so you know. There will be news.”

The governor’s remarks were interpreted by many as a reference to unverified online rumors about Trump’s health. Critics argue that Walz crossed a line, appearing to wish harm on a former president — a sentiment widely seen as inappropriate for any elected official, regardless of political affiliation.

Supporters of Trump and others across the political spectrum have condemned the tone of Walz’s comments, calling them inflammatory and unbecoming of a sitting governor. Some are demanding an apology, while others are urging the media and public officials to denounce political rhetoric that appears to celebrate or encourage personal harm.

As of now, Governor Walz has not issued a clarification or retraction. The controversy is likely to add fuel to the ongoing national debate over the escalation of political discourse and the role public figures play in setting a tone of civility — or deepening division.