Tim Walz’s 23-Year-Old Daughter Is Making Him a Gen Z Hit
Kamala Harris’ veep pick, Tim Walz, has come out of the gates swinging, instantly earning the adoration of the internet with his small-town charm, his “pro-joy” messaging, and his everyman appeal as a typical midwestern dad.
But the Minnesota governor has more than himself to thank for the comforting public image that has captivated both Democrats and anti-Trump Republicans alike. Walz’s 23-year-old daughter, Hope, has helped catapult her father into Gen-Z stardom—even earning her own fanbase along the way.
“Hi Minnesota, Governor Walz here,” he says in a video PSA for hands-free driving, filmed with Hope. “We’re making sure we remind all of you hands-free driving starts on the first of August. We want to make sure our teen drivers are not texting…”