'This is what a real man would do': Charlie Kirk shreds Tim Walz after gov's bizarre statement on masculinity

Kirk denounced the Democratic stance on gender issues.

PUBLISHED MAR 20, 2025

The discussion between Watters (left) and Kirk then turned to Governor Tim Walz, who recently claimed he "could take" most MAGA men.

Washington D.C.: In a recent appearance on Jesse Watters Fox show, Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk took aim at Democratic leadership and Minnesota governor Tim Walz in particular. Kirk questioned the effectiveness of Democratic leaders, arguing that they struggle to unite their party beyond opposition to former President Donald Trump.

"How much longer does Chuck Schumer have?" Watters asked. Kirk responded by suggesting that Schumer’s inability to counter Trump politically has been beneficial for conservatives.

"This guy does not know how to fight," Kirk claimed, adding that the Democratic Party's internal conflicts are becoming more evident.

Kirk mocked Walz's statement on Newsom's podcast, implying that true masculinity is demonstrated by advocating for women’s rights in spaces like sports and locker rooms.

Kirk said that Democrats have historically maintained party unity by positioning themselves against Trump, but argued that this strategy is no longer sufficient. He praised Trump’s current political performance, stating, "President Trump is in the best form we have ever seen him, operating with precision."

Kirk then criticized the Biden administration for not collaborating with Elon Musk to aid astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who returned thanks to SpaceX, yesterday after allegedly being stranded in space for nine months.

He also denounced the Democratic stance on gender issues, claiming that the party refuses to define what a man is. "When there is a problem, you call a man. Democrats can’t even tell you what a man is," Kirk said.

The discussion then turned to Governor Tim Walz, who recently claimed he "could take" most MAGA men, in a particularly bizarre rant on Gavin Newsom's podcast. Kirk mocked the governor’s statement, implying that true masculinity is demonstrated by advocating for women’s rights in spaces like sports and locker rooms. "The most masculine thing someone can do in America is stand up for women who can’t stand up for themselves," Kirk said.

Kirk also responded to Walz’s allegedly criticized Kirk, who was Newsom's first guest. In response, Kirk challenged Walz to a game of catch, mocking politicians who claim to embrace traditional masculinity without proving it. "Let’s go have a game of catch, Governor," Kirk quipped, referencing past moments when politicians have struggled with athletic feats in public.