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Pam Altendorf, a Minnesota state legislator, posted a series of tweets on October 16 and 17, 2025, raising allegations and criticisms against Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. The posts addressed various issues related to Walz’s background and political activities.

On October 16, Altendorf tweeted: "Homeland Security investigating MN Governor:

ALL BOXES were checked with @Tim_Walz being an American Official and potentially being groomed by Communist China

30+ trips to China

Didn’t have the financial means to pay for these trips

AND now…

A Chinese affair https://t.co/yADQTgs3Y8". In this post, she alleged that Homeland Security is investigating Governor Walz for possible ties to China, referencing multiple trips to the country and questioning his ability to finance them.

Later on the same day, Altendorf questioned the response of advocacy groups in another tweet: "WHERE are the “believe women” advocates now…..!?

#BelieveWomen

@MinnesotaDFL your hypocrisy is astounding!!! https://t.co/ibijLzlszT". She criticized what she described as hypocrisy from members of the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party (DFL) regarding support for women who come forward with allegations.

On October 17, Altendorf commented on Walz’s potential candidacy for vice president: "

But on a Serious Note:

Best thing that ever happened for Minnesota….

@Tim_Walz running for VP and exposing what our beautiful state has suffered under his failed leadership on a National level! https://t.co/9aINxeffEk". She argued that Walz’s national ambitions would highlight what she sees as failures in his leadership of Minnesota.

Governor Tim Walz has served as Minnesota's governor since January 2019. Allegations about U.S. politicians’ foreign ties or travel are often subject to investigation by federal agencies when credible evidence arises. The “Believe Women” movement gained prominence during recent years as part of broader efforts to support survivors of sexual assault and misconduct. The Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party is the state affiliate of the national Democratic Party.