Minnesota Gov. Walz approval falls to 39% and below Trump

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is facing the lowest approval rating of his tenure, with a new poll showing his support has fallen below that of President Donald Trump in the state. The poll, conducted from June 8-10, found only 39% of likely Minnesota voters approve of Walz's performance, while 53% disapprove. President Trump's approval rating in the same poll stands at 41%.

The governor's declining numbers coincide with a major fraud scandal that has dominated headlines over the past year. Polling indicates 81% of Minnesotans are concerned about fraud, and 45% trust Republicans more than Democrats to address the issue. Analysts suggest the scandal has significantly damaged Walz's reputation, contributing to a sharp drop in support even among his own party's voters.

Walz, who announced in January he would not seek an unprecedented third term, has also been linked to another contentious issue: the state's newly redesigned flag. The poll shows the flag is even less popular than the governor, with only 30% approval and 50% disapproval. The design, which features a dark blue shape of Minnesota topped with a star on a light blue field, was adopted in 2024 after a commission created by...