Walz is making some wild accusations.
At Milwaukee’s Laborfest, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, who is also the Democratic candidate for Vice President, ignited a heated debate by accusing former President Trump of endorsing “forced child labor” through an agenda referred to as “Project 2025.” This provocative claim was made during his speech at the Labor Day event, which marked his first visit to Wisconsin since his vice-presidential nomination.
Walz’s remarks have stirred controversy and heightened political tensions. He asserted that Trump was in favor of child labor policies as part of a broader initiative called “Project 2025.” This assertion quickly drew criticism from various quarters, with some questioning the motives behind such accusations.
Notably, Greg Price, a prominent conservative voice on social media, highlighted a glaring inconsistency in Walz’s criticism. He pointed out the Biden-Harris administration’s own record on immigration and child welfare, tweeting, “Tim Walz is accusing President Trump of supporting forced child labor, yet Kamala Harris is VP of an administration that has lost 325,000 migrant children to human traffickers at the border.” This critique underscores the ongoing scrutiny faced by the current administration regarding its handling of migrant children.
In response to Walz’s allegations, Trump denied any involvement or knowledge of “Project 2025,” taking to Truth Social to refute the claims. He stated, “I know nothing about Project 2025. I have no idea who is behind it. I haven’t seen anything, have no idea who is behind it, and, unlike our very well-received GOP Platform, had nothing to do with it,” as reported by NBC News.
Further complicating the issue, a report from the Homeland Security Inspector General revealed that over 320,000 unaccompanied migrant children had entered the U.S. under the Biden-Harris administration. Many of these children, now lacking federal oversight, are at risk of exploitation and trafficking, as noted by the New York Post. This situation has prompted concerns about the effectiveness of current immigration policies and their impact on vulnerable populations.
