The Minnesota governor called on Americans not to "take the bait" from Republicans following Donald Trump's start to his second term.

MSNBC: In an exclusive interview, Rachel Maddow interviews Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, former Democratic nominee for vice president, in his first interview since the election, about how the Donald Trump administration's ill-advised freeze of federal funds exposes the role of Project 2025 in the Trump administration's plans,

Gone were the camo hats and crisp blue suits of the vice presidential campaign trail. Instead of Midwestern dad energy, DFL Gov. Tim Walz’s vibes felt more like a financial planner, using charts and figures to roll out his two-year budget for Minnesota and demonstrate “long-term drivers” hiking up costs.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D), former Vice President Kamala Harris’s running mate in the 2024 election, said losing the contest was “pure hell.” Walz joined MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow for his first interview since President Trump’s November victory and was asked about Trump’s first week in office and the federal funding freeze that has sparked