Spencer Pratt, a television personality who previously ran unsuccessfully for Los Angeles mayor, leveled harsh criticism at Minnesota Democratic Governor Tim Walz through a social media post that quickly gained traction among right-leaning users online. Pratt’s message challenged what he characterized as an indefensible position taken by the governor regarding criminal conduct.
“If you find yourself defending a child molester, saying: ‘WE can’t be judged by OUR worst day’, you probably need to have your hard drives checked,” Pratt wrote Friday on X, formerly known as Twitter. The statement came as a direct response to video footage showing Walz justifying his administration’s decision to pardon an individual convicted of child sexual abuse.
Walz had argued that deporting the offender through State Department action failed to provide meaningful public safety benefits. He questioned whether removing the individual from the country addressed the welfare of the remaining child victims or reinforced the principle that people should not be permanently defined by their worst actions.
Republican lawmakers quickly seized on Pratt’s criticism to attack Walz. House Majority Whip Tom Emmer of Minnesota posted his agreement with Pratt, declaring Walz “has ZERO morals” and calling him “a disgrace to Minnesota” on the same platform.
South Carolina Representative Nancy Mace also weighed in, noting that Walz came close to becoming vice president. Florida Republican congressional candidate Tim Wilkins used the moment to criticize government leadership more broadly, describing the situation as symptomatic of broader dysfunction.
The Minnesota Board of Pardons and Paroles, which includes Walz, state Attorney General Keith Ellison, and state Chief Justice Natalie Hudson, approved clemency on June 10 for Tou Lue Vang, a 42-year-old Laotian national. Vang faced imminent deportation before the board’s action.
Vang had been convicted of repeatedly sexually assaulting a 10-year-old girl during a two-year span beginning in 2002. When questioned by law enforcement, Vang cited cultural practices to justify his actions, claiming such behavior was customary in his background.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio moved to revoke Vang’s immigration status following the pardon, ensuring that the board’s decision would not impede federal deportation proceedings. Vang was subsequently removed from the country by immigration authorities.
Pratt has become more engaged in political discourse on social media platforms following his third-place finish in the Los Angeles mayoral primary. Recent reports indicate he met with President Donald Trump at the White House, fueling speculation about potential future electoral ambitions.
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