Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is likely to announce his political future on Monday at a press conference scheduled for 6 p.m.
The governor’s office said Walz will take questions and discuss the news of the day.
However, a report from political insider Blois Olson claims that Walz will announce that he is dropping out of the 2026 governor’s race.
No such details were shared by the governor’s office.
Olson claimed that Walz met with Senator Amy Klobuchar to discuss the matter under pressure from Democratic circles to make a decision on his 2026 run.
He added that Sen. Klobuchar is one of the strong contenders for the seat should Walz drop out, adding that Secretary of State Steve Simon may also enter his name in the race.
The development comes after United States (US) President Donald Trump has repeatedly criticized the governor for handling Medicaid fraud in the state.
The president used vile slurs against the governor, calling him “severely retarded.”
Earlier, Walz’s daughter Hope also lashed out at President Trump in a since-deleted TikTok video, discussing the impact of Trump’s posts on her family.
Walz’s office has not yet responded to a request for comment.
