Minnesota State Wire

The Minnesota GOP stated that Gov. Tim Walz ignored crucial data related to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a press release.

“Gov. Walz has not been streamlined in his response to COVID and when it suits his purposes he champions the data, when it doesn’t fit his position, he ignores the data," the statement read. "We’ve watched for nearly nine months as he’s taken advantage of his position to have it both ways and control all Minnesotan’s lives."

The statement, penned by author Christian Darouni, claims that it is "unfortunate" that the governor is forcing bars and eateries to close by 10 p.m.

“It is unfortunate the governor is ordering bars and restaurants to close at 10 p.m, why allow anything to be open at all?" the statement read. "The impact of his decisions will single-handedly further destroy an industry that is already struggling to make ends meet. What happened to a free and fair nation where individuals are allowed to choose personal responsibility and do what works best and are most comfortable for them? It is far past the time where the governor should have rescinded his powers, rolled back this extreme government overreach and stopped abusing the powers of his office to work co-equally with all branches of our government to allow more voices in the room and options to be put out on the table.”