Former federal prosecutor condemns Trump for using derogatory language against Walz: 'Completely unjustifiable'

Former federal prosecutor Joseph Moreno strongly criticized President Trump on Friday for using offensive language aimed at Minnesota Governor Tim Walz following a National Guard shooting in Washington earlier this week. In a Truth Social post on Thursday, Trump referred to Walz as seriously retarded, claiming the governor was permitting Somali refugees to settle in Minnesota and allegedly allowing them to prey on residents.

During a Friday segment on CNNs The Lead, Moreno described Trumps remarks as making it extremely challenging for conservatives who value respectful, rigorous debate. He added, When you witness something so indefensible and face questions from family and friends at Thanksgiving like, How can you support an administration that posts messages like this? it becomes a real dilemma.

Trump also directed criticism toward Representative Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.), a long-time political opponent. In his post, he labeled Omar the worst Congresswoman in our country, questioning her background and criticizing her for expressing grievances about the U.S. government and her treatment, while disparaging her country of origin as lacking proper governance and public services.

Governor Walz responded by challenging Trump to publicly release his MRI results, referencing a medical exam the president underwent last month. Minnesota hosts the nations largest Somali population, estimated at approximately 107,000 residents in 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Trumps recent rhetoric against immigrants, particularly those in the country without documentation, has ignited national discussions on the treatment of migrants and minority communities. Moreno questioned whether it is worthwhile to continue supporting Trump given these confrontations with Minnesota leaders and other politicians. He commented, Its a difficult decision. One must consider the broader perspective: are we better off now compared to a Biden or Harris administration, and is enduring a president who communicates in this manner worth it? Its a challenging judgment, and I dont claim to have a definitive answer.

Author: Sophia Brooks