Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he is confident Democrats will take the House in 2026, but is "very pessimistic" about the Senate.
Walz pointed in part to the unpopularity of the national Democratic Party, arguing candidates in state races need to overcome stigma.
"The thing was, is being associated with national parties and things on these state races, we’re going to have to figure that piece out of, how do we reimagine," he said.
SANCTUARY GOVERNORS WALZ, PRITZKER, HOCHUL CALLED TO TESTIFY BEFORE CONGRESS
He nevertheless argued that President Donald Trump's first 100 days in office have been a benefit to Democrats.
"I think there’s a lot of wind at our back, but it’s been 100 days of destruction," he said. "You think we can survive 550 more? That’s the real challenge. That’s how long it is ‘til the midterm."
Posters of illegal aliens arrested for various violent crimes lined the White House driveway Monday morning. (White House/ Karoline Leavitt)
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Leavitt will appear again later Tuesday morning alongside Treasury Sec. Scott Bessent to highlight the administration's economic priorities.
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