Tim Walz was almost Vice President of the United States. Now he’s dropping out of the Governor’s...
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DC_Draino, real name Rogan O'Handley, is a conservative commentator, former pro baseball player, and social media influencer known for posting viral, provocative content targeting Democrats and exposing alleged scandals. His style is highly partisan, sarcastic, and sensationalist, often amplifying right-wing narratives with dramatic flair. Credibility is low among mainstream sources due to frequent unverified claims and bias, though popular in conservative circles.
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The post claims Minnesota Governor Tim Walz dropped out of his reelection race in disgrace due to exposure of 'billions in fraud' by a 23-year-old creator, Nick Shirley, after nearly becoming Vice President in 2024. It celebrates this as vigilante justice and calls for more such exposés. In reality, Walz announced on January 5, 2026, he will not seek a third term to focus on current work amid national criticism, including from President Trump over fraud handling, but no direct dropout 'in disgrace' or confirmed billions in fraud tied to a single video.[1][2]
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The post is trending due to Walz's fresh announcement on January 5, 2026, coinciding with ongoing political scrutiny post-2024 election where he was Kamala Harris's VP pick. Its hyperbolic narrative blaming a young investigator resonates with conservative audiences amid fraud allegations in Minnesota programs. Timing aligns with President Trump's criticisms, fueling partisan engagement on X.
💡Fun Facts
- 1Tim Walz was Kamala Harris's running mate in the 2024 presidential election but lost to Trump-Vance.
- 2Walz's dropout announcement was made via official press release on January 5, 2026, citing focus on current duties.[2]
- 3DC_Draino posts often go viral, with millions of views, amplifying unverified conservative claims.
- 4Nick Shirley is a conservative content creator known for undercover videos alleging government waste.
- 5Minnesota has faced audits revealing millions, not billions, in potential fraud in programs like unemployment during COVID.
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