DFL Chairman Ken Martin statement on Trump tweet on supporting Johnson

MN GOP gubernatorial candidate Jeff Johnson and running mate Donna Bergstrom Credit: Derek Montgomery, MPR News

“Fresh off Jeff Johnson’s primary victory, President Donald Trump was tweeting out his full support for the GOP nominee. You can tell a lot about a person by who they stand with and Johnson continues to stand with Donald Trump.

“The writing is on the wall for Minnesotans: If elected, Johnson will promote Trump’s anti-immigrant, anti-farmer and anti-worker agenda. Since his election, Trump has worked to take health care away from those who need it most; provide billions of dollars of tax breaks to corporations and the wealthy; and make it harder for families to get ahead and stay ahead.

“As our next governor, Tim Walz will build One Minnesota where no matter where people live, or where they come from, they will have the opportunity to build a brighter future for their families.

“Minnesotans want to move forward, not accept the hateful Trump rhetoric that divides our state and nation.”