NEWSMAX -- Newly minted Democrat vice-presidential candidate Tim Walz previously endorsed radical Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., for Congress, Walz's social media revealed.
In July 2020, as governor of Minnesota, Walz posted: "@IlhanMN never runs away from a challenge. Her determination inspires those around her to pursue their passion in the face of adversity. She has quickly established herself as a progressive leader in Congress. #MN05."
He added in reference to all of the Democrats he endorsed that year: "As a former member of Congress representing Minnesota's 1st Congressional District, I know exactly how difficult this job can be. In addition to the incredible leadership that each of these members has displayed on the national stage during their time in Congress, they have done an equally impressive job staying grounded in their home districts."
At the time, Omar, a member of "The Squad," a group of progressive House Democrats, was challenged in her primary by four other Democrats, but Walz chose to throw his support behind the controversial representative Omar. Along with Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., Omar was one of the first two Muslim women elected to Congress but has become known for her anti-Israel sentiment such as her infamous "It's all about the Benjamins, baby," comment in response to then House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy threatening to punish Omar for comments regarding Israel.