MAGA Suddenly Enters Meltdown Mode Over Tim Walz’s Dog

Donald Trump’s fans are trying to push the lamest conspiracy yet on Minnesota Governor Tim Walz: They’re now accusing him of faking his dog Scout’s identity. Right-wing columnist Dustin Grage fueled the controversy with a post on X Monday morning screenshotting two 2022 posts from Walz where he mentions Scout, claiming that Walz referred to two different dogs as Scout. Several MAGA figures immediately jumped on the manufactured controversy. Podcast Kimberly Guilfoyle, who is engaged to Donald Trump Jr., accused Walz of lying. Senator Eric Schmitt tried to turn Democrats’ “weird” attack line on Republicans against Walz. But, Grage was soon corrected by X’s Community Notes, which pointed out that the other dog was playing with Scout, and cited the obvious conclusion that “it’s normal to encounter and interact with dogs besides your own at the dog park.” Others on X were quick to mock the lame right-wing attack. Ever since Walz was named as Kamala Harris’s running mate, the right has struggled to come up with any effective attacks against the Minnesota governor, whether melting down over his son at the Democratic National Convention, calling him “Tampon Tim,” or even attacking his military record. In many cases, right-wing figures have come after Walz only to have their own embarrassments thrown back at them, as was the case with Kristi Noem and the pet dog she shot and killed. As the election nears, they’re simply getting more and more desperate.

Aug 28, 2024 - 02:00
MAGA Suddenly Enters Meltdown Mode Over Tim Walz’s Dog

Donald Trump’s fans are trying to push the lamest conspiracy yet on Minnesota Governor Tim Walz: They’re now accusing him of faking his dog Scout’s identity.

Right-wing columnist Dustin Grage fueled the controversy with a post on X Monday morning screenshotting two 2022 posts from Walz where he mentions Scout, claiming that Walz referred to two different dogs as Scout.
Twitter screenshot Dustin Grage @GrageDustin: Yes, this is Tim Walz tweeting about his dog Scout. Only problem is that these are two completely different dogs. (with side by side of Walz and two different dogs)

Several MAGA figures immediately jumped on the manufactured controversy. Podcast Kimberly Guilfoyle, who is engaged to Donald Trump Jr., accused Walz of lying.
Twitter screenshot Kimberly Guilfoyle @kimguilfoyle: Wait so Walz is even lying about his dog? Ruff stuff.

Senator Eric Schmitt tried to turn Democrats’ “weird” attack line on Republicans against Walz.
Twitter screenshot Eric Schmitt @Eric_Schmitt: Why would Tim Walz do this? It’s Creepy™️ and Weird™️

But, Grage was soon corrected by X’s Community Notes, which pointed out that the other dog was playing with Scout, and cited the obvious conclusion that “it’s normal to encounter and interact with dogs besides your own at the dog park.” Others on X were quick to mock the lame right-wing attack.
Twitter screenshot manny @mannyfidel: here's a screenshot from a video from that day where walz is with his dog scout and the random dog he ended up taking the pic with walz continues to be the target of the most embarrassing oppo research campaign of all time Twitter screenshot manny @mannyfidel: here's a screenshot from a video from that day where walz is with his dog scout and the random dog he ended up taking the pic with walz continues to be the target of the most embarrassing oppo research campaign of all time

Ever since Walz was named as Kamala Harris’s running mate, the right has struggled to come up with any effective attacks against the Minnesota governor, whether melting down over his son at the Democratic National Convention, calling him “Tampon Tim,” or even attacking his military record. In many cases, right-wing figures have come after Walz only to have their own embarrassments thrown back at them, as was the case with Kristi Noem and the pet dog she shot and killed. As the election nears, they’re simply getting more and more desperate.