January 5, 2026 • 43 mins
A political shockwave hits Minnesota as Tim Walz — the former vice-presidential pick on a losing ticket — abruptly drops out of his reelection campaign while the Minnesota fraud scandal continues to explode. Joe Pags breaks down how Walz went from the national stage to the political exit ramp, why this timing matters, and what’s really happening behind the scenes. Who’s being lined up to replace him? Is this the end of Walz’s political career — or a calculated retreat? Pags brings the receipts, cuts through the spin, and explains the real story you won’t hear anywhere else.
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