Walz Slams Trump Over Hijab Student Video Repost

In a statement released Tuesday, Walz said the president's action was 'wrong' and 'hurtful,' and called on him to remove the post. The video, originally shared by a Muslim parent, shows a group of young girls in hijabs during a school activity.

Walz, a Democrat, emphasized that the children in the video are 'innocent' and should not be used for political purposes. He also expressed concern that the repost could fuel discrimination against Muslim communities in Minnesota, which is home to a significant Somali-American population.

The White House has not commented on the criticism. Trump's repost came amid his administration's travel ban on several Muslim-majority countries, which has faced legal challenges and widespread protests.

Walz's rebuke is the latest in a series of clashes between state officials and the president over immigration and religious freedom policies. The governor urged Americans to 'stand together' against intolerance.