Tim Walz is under fire after social media users posted videos apparently showing the Democratic VP nominee ‘aggressively’ pulling his son at the DNC. The clip, from the Minnesota governor’s acceptance address on Wednesday, has drawn criticism – mainly from MAGA Trump followers. The Harris-Walz campaign is yet to react to the controversy.
Walz’s family was visibly emotional as the Harris running mate accepted the Democratic nomination on Wednesday. His son, Gus, was weeping and appeared to say, “That’s my dad!” as he pointed at the Minnesota governor on stage. Tim Walz’s wife Gwen, son and daughter Hope joined him on stage to celebrate.
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However, several social media users posted videos claiming that Walz pulled his son on the stage. “Why did Tim Walz forcefully pull his son like that?” one person asked on X, platform formerly known as Twitter.
“As a father of an autistic son, I cut the parents of special needs children some grace. Unseen challenges. However…that pull by Walz for no reason (?) and the face he makes despite knowing he’s on national TV is trippy,” another person added on the Elon Musk-led platform.
As a father of an autistic son, I cut the parents of special needs children some grace. Unseen challenges. However…that pull by Walz for no reason (?) and the face he makes despite knowing he’s on national TV is trippy. pic.twitter.com/xKMps9gRS5
— Matt Swaim (@mattswami) August 23, 2024
“Pray for Gus Walz. He clearly has a disability, and seeing Tim Walz pull on him like that on the DNC stage, in a way that looks abusive, makes me feel even worse for him. Just imagine how he treats him behind closed doors when no one is looking,” a third one tweeted.
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Gus is a high school senior. Tim and Gwen Walz reccently revealed that he has a non-verbal learning disorder, ADHD and an anxiety disorder.