MN Paper Debunks The Cult’s “Tampon Tim” Claims

The editorial board of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune writes:

By Wednesday, the opposition had mobilized with lightning speed for its one of its first political attacks, dubbing Walz “Tampon Tim” in reference to a new state law providing free menstrual products to school students. The nickname was trending nationally this week on Twitter, an indicator of its political currency. Chaya Raichik, whose scurrilous “Libs of TikTok” account on X was one of the first to amplify it. Former Fox News host Megyn Kelly added to the momentum, endorsing the nickname via tweet.

A specific but ill-informed attack on the new Minnesota law is in dire need of a reality check. Critics contend, wrongly, that it mandates menstrual products in boys’ bathrooms. These products are available for free in various locations for all who need them, such as unisex bathrooms, girls’ bathrooms, the school nurse or the front office. At Anoka-Hennepin, the state’s largest school district, the free products are not found in traditional male-only bathrooms, a spokesman said.

Read the full op-ed. You may recall that when she was recently called out in person for her lies, Raichik responded with “there’s no law against lying.”

So I did this thing called journalism (Megyn should give it try) where I did interviews, research. Turns out MN’s new law does NOT mandate menstrual products in boys’ bathrooms. Talked to school admin association & MN’s largest school district. #TamponTim https://t.co/wCGSJJRoNl https://t.co/dj9AZSSqqQ

— jburcum (@jburcum) August 8, 2024

The Star Tribune editorial board cleared up a lot of misinformation on the right’s “Tampon Tim” attacks, including that he’s forcing menstrual products in boys’ bathrooms.

I also found this interesting — over half of the states now have similar laws.https://t.co/DxSGQXP32B pic.twitter.com/pVEVbL6DOZ

— Justin Baragona (@justinbaragona) August 9, 2024

As a girl dad, I can’t tell you how many times I’ve dropped feminine hygiene products off at school because they were needed unexpectedly and not provided. Calling him Tampon Tim should be a badge of honor. pic.twitter.com/cbsphTQzcS

— Warren (@swd2) August 8, 2024

I almost never believe right-wing attacks because they are almost always lying. So, are there tampons in boys rooms in schools in Minnesota? Of course, not. Totally made up. So, they’re calling Walz “Tampon Tim” because he helped little girls who are menstruating stay in school.

— Cenk Uygur (@cenkuygur) August 9, 2024

Republicans: How do we win back women?

Dan Bongino: I know! We’ll label the Dem VP pick Tampon Tim like using tampons or supplying them is a slur.

Republicans: Brilliant!! pic.twitter.com/5OKYWbXHTP

— Emily A. The Spirit of Jezebel (@emzorbit) August 6, 2024