Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) all but disappeared after he and former Vice President Kamala Harris lost the presidential race to President Trump in November.

But while Harris has remained out of the spotlight, Walz has reemerged in a series of interviews and public appearances where he has sought to explain why the Democratic ticket didn’t win.

He’s also taken aim at Republicans and tech mogul Elon Musk, lending his voice to the Democratic resistance against Trump.

Some Democrats have quipped that the appearances and comments are a “rehabilitation tour” as Walz seeks to distance himself from the grueling loss while also leaving the door open for a possible presidential run in 2028.

“When you're a politician, your job is to constantly think about how you can serve,” Democratic strategist Joel Payne said.

“He's not an old guy so it's not unreasonable for him to think he's one of the important voices in the party going forward,” Payne added of the 60-year-old Walz.

“And Democrats are in a place where all voices are welcome,” Payne added. “Democrats need all of the heavies.”

Walz appeared on California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D) buzzy podcast, where he sought to give his assessment of the 2024 race and the shaky state of the Democratic Party. During the appearance, Walz also claimed Trump voters are........

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