As President Donald Trump leads a revitalized America through his second term, Democrat leaders are floundering—caught between bitter infighting and an identity crisis. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, a longtime liberal activist and former running mate of Kamala Harris, shocked many over the weekend when he urged Democrats to “bully the hell out of Trump” in a speech filled with profanity, anger, and partisan attacks.
Speaking at Rep. Jim Clyburn’s event in South Carolina, Walz launched a tirade against Trump and conservatives, calling the President “cruel” and “weak” while warning his fellow Democrats that the future requires a meaner, more aggressive political strategy.
“Maybe it’s time to be meaner,” Walz shouted to cheers from a far-left crowd. “When it’s an adult like Donald Trump, you bully him back.”
Walz’s remarks underscore the deep divide within the Democrat Party following a crushing defeat in 2024, where Republicans not only held the White House but also gained control of both the House and Senate. While Democrat leaders like Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries preach patience, the radical wing — led by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Bernie Sanders — is calling for all-out confrontation.
The Minnesota governor warned that Trump is an “existential threat” to the country and demanded Democrats “compete in every district” and “fight on every school board.” His message? Democrats should go on the attack — regardless of the cost.
While Walz travels the country headlining Democrat town halls in red states, polls show he remains virtually invisible to voters. A recent survey by AtlasIntel, one of the most accurate pollsters in America, showed Pete Buttigieg leading the early field for the 2028 Democrat nomination. Walz didn’t even make the list.
Still, the Democrat Party is in disarray. Vice President Kamala Harris has remained mostly quiet since her loss, while far-left figures like AOC continue stoking division. At a rally in Nevada, Ocasio-Cortez declared: “We need a Democratic Party that fights harder for us too.”
Even Democrat voters are frustrated. At a Sanders rally in Denver, one attendee told reporters, “The Democratic Party hasn’t stood up for the working class. Bernie and AOC are the only ones even trying.”
Meanwhile, President Trump is focused on delivering real results for the American people: lower taxes, secure borders, energy independence, and a strong national defense. His leadership continues to energize the conservative base, while Democrats appear more focused on outrage and personal attacks than on real solutions.
With the 2026 midterm elections approaching, the contrast couldn’t be clearer. The Republican Party is united and results-driven. The Democrat Party is angry, divided, and flailing.
As one senior GOP strategist put it: “While Trump is building, they’re just shouting.”