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“This is, of course, the headquarters of the 3rd Precinct, which was burned down, thanks to—burned out, I should say—thanks to Tim Walz’s completely failed leadership,” Vance said to reporters, flanked by members of the Minneapolis Police Department. His presence there served as a reminder of the destruction left unchecked by local leaders and the lingering frustrations of law enforcement.
Vance didn’t mince words when describing what law enforcement officers experienced during the riots. “A couple of them just told me just now, their fear that they would be killed by the violent mob that was attacking this precinct,” Vance shared, describing the officers’ feelings of betrayal as their leaders seemingly abandoned them. “And the important question is, what were their leaders, in particular, what was Governor Tim Walz doing to keep these officers safe and to bring order to the city of Minneapolis? The answer was absolutely nothing.”
Vance’s sharp critique of Walz continued, as he recounted the officers’ frustration with the Governor’s inaction. “They described being left for dead by the person who wants to be the Vice President of the United States,” Vance added, underscoring the gravity of the situation and the lasting resentment toward Walz’s handling of the riots.
Vance also took aim at Vice President Kamala Harris, Walz’s running mate, for her role in encouraging financial support for those arrested during the riots. In June 2020, Harris infamously urged her social media followers to donate to the Minnesota Freedom Fund, which helped bail out many Black Lives Matter rioters. Some of these individuals would later be implicated in more serious crimes after their release.
Vance used this moment to draw a stark contrast between the candidates, highlighting Harris’ actions as a blueprint for lawlessness. “And to all the folks who are watching this, I think the message is very simple: do we want a kind of leader who stands with the law enforcement, who fights for them, who protects their lives as they go about keeping us safe?” Vance asked pointedly.
In a year where public safety and rising crime have become key issues, Vance framed the upcoming election as a choice between two starkly different visions for America. “Or do we want someone who encourages rioters and looters to burn down this precinct, who leaves the officers for dead, and then a President who then bails out some of those same rioters and looters out of prison?” Vance posed to the crowd. “I think we want the law and order President.”
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Vance’s remarks come at a time when Democrats are scrambling to downplay crime statistics, claiming that crime is at a 50-year low—a claim that has been met with skepticism by voters concerned about safety. Harris, in particular, has struggled to gain traction with law enforcement groups, having failed to secure a single endorsement from a major police organization since her support for defunding the police during the height of the protests in 2020.
While Democrats attempt to rewrite the narrative on crime, Vance made it clear that the Trump-Vance ticket is the only one standing firmly behind law enforcement. Walz, by contrast, has been accused of abandoning the police during one of Minneapolis’ darkest moments, a decision that many officers—and voters—haven’t forgotten. As the race heats up, Vance’s fiery rhetoric and strategic campaign stops continue to draw attention, positioning the Trump-Vance ticket as the choice for those seeking a return to law and order.
