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Trump says he won't call Minnesota Gov. Walz after lawmaker shootings because it would 'waste time'
'I think the governor of Minnesota is so whacked out. I'm not calling him. Why would I call him?' Published Jun 17, 2025 • 3 minute read U.S. President Donald Trump takes part in the family photo at the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alta., Monday, June 16, 2025. The president wore an extra lapel pin with both the Canadian and American flags. Photo by Gavin Young / Postmedia Network WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Tuesday ruled out calling Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz after the targeted shootings of two state lawmakers, saying that to do so would 'waste time.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. 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Presidents often reach out to other elected officials, including governors and mayors, at times of tragedy, such as after mass killings or natural disasters, to offer condolences and, if needed, federal assistance. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. On the plane, Trump sounded uninterested in reaching out to Walz, who was the vice presidential running mate for 2024 Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris, who lost to Trump. During the campaign, Walz often branded Trump and other Republican politicians as 'just weird.' 'I don't really call him. He's slick — he appointed this guy to a position,' Trump said. 'I think the governor of Minnesota is so whacked out. I'm not calling him. Why would I call him? 'I could call him and say, 'Hi, how you doing?'' Trump continued. 'The guy doesn't have a clue. He's a, he's a mess. So, you know, I could be nice and call him but why waste time?' Trump's mention of 'this guy' being appointed to a position appeared to be a reference to Vance Boelter, the suspect who surrendered to police after a nearly two-day manhunt in Minnesota. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Boelter is a former political appointee who served on the same state workforce development board as Democratic state Sen. John Hoffman, records show, though it was unclear if or how well they knew each other. Authorities say Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, were seriously wounded in a shooting a few miles away from the home of former Democratic House Speaker Melissa Hortman, who was fatally shot along with her husband, Mark, in their home early Saturday in the northern Minneapolis suburbs. Friends and former colleagues interviewed by The Associated Press described Boelter as a devout Christian who attended an evangelical church and went to campaign rallies for Trump. Federal prosecutors charged Boelter with murder and stalking, which could result in a death sentence if convicted. His lead attorney has declined to comment. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. On Monday, Walz posted a message of thanks on social media to Ontario Premier Doug Ford for his call expressing condolences to Hortman's family and the people of Minnesota. 'In times of tragedy, I'm heartened when people of different views and even different nations can rally together around our shared humanity,' Walz wrote. In an interview Monday with Minnesota Public Radio, Walz said he wasn't surprised by the lack of outreach from Trump, saying, 'I think I understand where that's at.' Read More Walz said he has spoken with Vice President JD Vance and was 'grateful' for the call and had talked with former President Joe Biden, Harris and Ford. 'I'm always open to, you know, people expressing gratitude. Vice President Vance assured us, and he delivered, that the FBI would be there as partners with us to get it done,' Walz said. 'That was what needed to be done.' — Associated Press writer Sarah Brumfield in Cockeysville, Md., contributed to this report. Toronto Maple Leafs NHL Ontario Toronto Maple Leafs Music
CTV News
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- CTV News
Ontario premier slams new Netflix doc on late brother Rob Ford
Mayor Rob Ford pauses while participating in a mayoral debate in Toronto on Tuesday, July 15, 2014. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darren Calabrese Premier Doug Ford is slamming a new Netflix documentary that examines the scandals surrounding his late brother, calling the film 'disgusting.' 'It just absolutely infuriates me, to be honest with you,' he said when asked about the film at an unrelated news conference in Toronto on Tuesday morning. 'They are disgusting people. Poor Rob's been dead for nine years and they just want to keep going after him.' The film, titled 'Trainwreck: Mayor of Mayhem,' is part of an anthology series by UK filmmaker Shianne Brown. It was released Tuesday on the streaming platform and features interviews from those who knew Ford as well as local journalists who covered stories from city hall during the late mayor's tenure. Ford, who served as Toronto's mayor from 2010 to 2014, made international headlines in 2013 when he was caught on video smoking crack cocaine. He died of cancer in 2016 at the age of 46. In an interview with The Canadian Press, Brown said her goal was to 'tap into the human being that is Rob Ford.' 'There is a side of this story where you just go full force into the scandal, but that didn't feel like it did the story justice or it did Rob Ford and his many supporters and his friends and family justice,' she said. The premier told reporters Tuesday that he has no intention of watching the film. 'It's just disgusting. Leave the guy alone. Let him rest in peace,' he said. 'They want the truth, talk to the real people that absolutely loved him.' Brown told The Canadian Press that Doug Ford 'kindly declined' to participate in the film. -With files from The Canadian Press
CTV News
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- CTV News
SAAQ CEO Éric Ducharme's testimony will not be heard, Gallant rules
Commissioner Denis Gallant presides over a special inquiry into the causes and circumstances underlying the problems with managing and implementing the CASA program for the Societe d'Assurance automobile du Quebec, in Quebec City on Thursday, May 15, 2025. (Jacques Boissinot/The Canadian Press) Société de l'assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ) CEO Éric Ducharme's testimony will not be heard before the Gallant Commission. On Tuesday, Commissioner Denis Gallant rejected the SAAQ's request that Ducharme be allowed to quickly give his version of events. The day before, former auditor Marie-Line Lalonde testified that Ducharme had very little interest in internal auditing, even after the SAAQclic scandal. The lawyer representing the SAAQ, Sébastien Laprise, argued on Monday that Lalonde's statements had the potential to undermine public confidence in the Crown corporation. However, Gallant ruled on Tuesday that it was not 'appropriate' to grant the SAAQ's request, since it already has party status on the commission. He pointed out that its lawyers will have ample opportunity to cross-examine the witnesses. The commissioner confirmed that Ducharme will be heard when proceedings resume after the summer break. This report by The Canadian Press was first published in French on June 17, 2025.
