During a stop in Butler County, Pennsylvania, Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) encountered a welcoming committee of MAGA protesters.
“I served in the army, and lately, I’ve noticed numerous signs proclaiming ‘Veterans for Walz,'” said Matt Moon, 31, during a phone interview with the Washington Examiner. “However, it’s disheartening to know that he abandoned his own unit when they were deployed to Iraq. I can’t fathom why anyone would consider voting for him.”
Ben Rathgen, a retired law enforcement officer, took part in a protest, proudly displaying a sign that read, “Trump secure border, Kamala open border.”
“I received a phone call from my wife, and when she told me the news, I couldn’t believe it. I immediately decided to go and see for myself. As I drove by, I realized that what she had said was indeed true,” he shared with the Washington Examiner.
When asked about his reasons for protesting, Rathgen expressed his strong disagreement with Walz and the Harris campaign. He firmly stated, “I don’t believe in anything they stand for … They’re ruining this country for us and our kids and grandkids.”
Secret Service personnel cordoned off Bloom Cafe, compelling the protesters to hold their demonstration across the street. During his visit, Walz made a campaign stop in western Pennsylvania to connect with rural voters.
Butler, a red enclave situated north of Pittsburgh, proved to be a stronghold for Trump during the 2020 election. Garnering two-thirds of the vote, Trump emerged victorious in this county. His popularity in Butler is exemplified by the fact that he held three rallies there since 2020.
