Tim Walz, a prominent Democratic figure, has publicly urged Democrats to burn flags bearing former President Donald Trump's image, stating, "There are a hell of a lot of flags with his picture on it that are gonna get burned." Walz also criticized Trump supporters, referring to their iconic red hats in a disparaging manner. Concurrently, Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair Ken Martin has called for a more aggressive stance from the Democratic Party, emphasizing that Democrats "cannot be the only party that plays by the rules anymore" and urging the party to "stand up and fight" without having "a hand tied behind our back." Martin also labeled America a "fascist regime" during a separate speech. Additionally, reports indicate that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) had previously flagged Walz as a potential Chinese Communist Party (CCP) influence when he was nominated as a vice-presidential candidate, with emails from August 2024 warning about his connections. These developments have sparked intense political debate and criticism across media outlets.