Making sure you saw this from Tim Walz:

Team, did you see Governor Tim Walz’s email earlier this week? After Donald Trump’s escalation of force in Minnesota, Tim Walz has refused to stay silent and is solely focused on protecting the people of his state. Because of that, Trump directed his Department of Justice to investigate him! Instead of working to protect and support the people of Minnesota, the federal government is focused on political retaliation. Clearly, Donald Trump wants chaos – and he’s using the DOJ as a weapon to create it. But Gov. Walz won’t be intimidated into silence, and now he’s calling on you for your support in this fight. Team, will you answer Gov. Walz’s call and rush a split donation between the DGA and the DGA Legal Fund to ensure he and Dem govs nationwide can keep fighting for accountability, transparency, and justice? Donate $3 -------- Forwarded message -------- From: Gov. Tim Walz Subject: I didn’t expect to send this email, team Date: January 26th, 2026 To: <ignoble.experiment@arconati.us> Hey – it’s Tim Walz, Governor of Minnesota. I never expected to write an email like this. But Donald Trump’s Department of Justice just opened an investigation into me – not because I broke the law, but because I refused to stay silent when Minnesotans demanded accountability and answers. Let me be clear: this investigation does not seek justice. It is a partisan distraction designed to intimidate governors who stand up for their people. Team, fights like this won’t be cheap, and this is why we need you. In this critical moment, if you're with us, please rush a split donation between the DGA and the DGA Legal Fund to ensure we can keep fighting for accountability, transparency, and justice. DONATE NOW After Trump’s escalation of force in Minnesota, my focus was exactly where it should be: protecting the people of this state, not protecting myself. Families are scared. Kids are afraid to go to school. Small businesses are hurting. That's where the energy of the federal government should be directed – not political retaliation. Donald Trump wants chaos – and he’s using the DOJ as a weapon to create it. But Minnesota will not be intimidated into silence, and neither will I. Team, MAGA Republicans can come after me, lie about me on social media, and do whatever else they want – but when they hurt the people of Minnesota to score political points, that crosses a line. I may have stepped out of my own race, but I am all-in on this fight – because governors are the last line of defense against Trump’s harmful agenda. In November, when 36 gubernatorial races are up for election, and 80% of Americans are casting ballots for governor, if we are going to win, we need you on our side. We need Democrats nationwide to step up now and join us in sending an unmistakable message to Donald Trump and the GOP. That’s why we need you with us now. Chip in $3, or whatever you can before midnight tonight, and it will be split between the DGA and the DGA Legal Fund. By standing together, we’ll ensure that our Dem govs have the resources to push back against attacks on our rights and freedoms, and to keep fighting for what’s right. If you've saved payment information with ActBlue Express, your split donation between DGA and the DGA Legal Fund will go through immediately. Donate $3 Donate $6 Donate $12 Or donate other amount I’m grateful to have your support, team. Tim Walz Governor of Minnesota     We’re relying on grassroots supporters to provide us with the urgent resources we need to win nationwide. To be one of the first people to receive critical updates about toss-up elections in battlegrounds and red-to-blue races just text DEMGOVS to 30201 – or click here if you’re on your cell phone – to join our team! This email was sent to ignoble.experiment@arconati.us. To unsubscribe from the DGA email list, click here.   Paid for by Democratic Governors Association. Contributions or gifts to the Democratic Governors Association are not tax deductible.