MINNESOTA January 31, 2026 – U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), now campaigning for governor, sharply criticized President Donald Trump’s economic policies during an appearance on MSNBC’s The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell. In a clip shared widely on X (formerly Twitter), Klobuchar accused Trump of delivering “higher costs, chaos, and corruption” despite campaign promises to lower expenses for Americans.
“Trump promised he was gonna bring costs down. It has been the opposite—given us cost, chaos, and corruption,” Klobuchar said in the interview. She linked ongoing affordability challenges in Minnesota and across the country directly to Trump’s tariffs, arguing they have driven up prices for consumers.
Klobuchar, who announced her gubernatorial candidacy amid speculation about her future after years in the Senate, emphasized Minnesota’s resilience and civic engagement. “We have the highest voter turnout almost every election, the highest rate of volunteerism,” she noted. “We are people who look at each other and say we’re gonna win this, we’re going to move forward.”
The senator outlined her goals for the state, pledging to expand business opportunities while streamlining government operations. “I want to make sure [we] expand business, that we look at what’s in place that’s working in state government and eliminate what’s not working,” she said. “I want to be a transformative governor.”
The interview segment, aired with the on-screen headline “Klobuchar: Minnesota Has Been Site of Heartbreak & Hope,” highlighted the state’s recent challenges and optimism. Klobuchar posted the clip to her X account on January 31, captioning it: “Trump promised lower costs. Instead he delivered the opposite: higher costs, chaos, and corruption. This November’s election is an opportunity for us to stand up and do what is right for our state and our country.”
The post quickly garnered thousands of views and hundreds of interactions, drawing a mix of support and criticism. Some users challenged Klobuchar’s claims on costs, pointing to recent economic data, while others accused her of partisanship.
Klobuchar’s entry into the 2026 Minnesota gubernatorial race pits her against potential Republican challengers in a state that has leaned Democratic in recent cycles but seen competitive races. Incumbent Governor Tim Walz is term-limited.
The appearance underscores Klobuchar’s focus on economic issues as a centerpiece of her campaign, positioning herself as a pragmatic leader aiming to build on Minnesota’s strengths amid national political divisions.
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