Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar promised to govern for the people of Minnesota and fight back against President Donald Trump as she turns her sights to the November general election.
“To the voters who are showing up in big numbers this year, thank you for putting your trust in me to be the next governor of the state of Minnesota,” she said.
Klobuchar said she intends to earn the trust of everyone in Minnesota through results, saying that she will be a “transformative governor.”
“Results in making life more affordable, making our government work, and getting rid of the fraud,” she said, pledging that she is the person to deliver on those promises.
“You expect leaders to deliver results, not excuses,” Klobuchar said.
Though the Republican nominee has not yet been projected, Klobuchar took aim at some of her potential opponents.
State House Speaker Lisa Demurth is currently leading election denier Mike Lindell with about 20% of the vote counted.
“If my opponents want to devote their energy to attacks instead of solutions, let them. If they want to avoid making tough calls because the president might not like what they say, let them. That’s not what I’m going to do,” she said.
The senator pointed out times she stood up against the Trump administration in Congress and said that would translate to the governor’s office. “I will be fearless for Minnesota,” Klobuchar said.
This post has been updated with additional comments from Klobuchar.