Gus Walz Won the DNC’s Hearts
On Tuesday night, Tim Walz’s family got some welcome time in the spotlight as the Minnesota governor accepted the Democratic nomination for vice-president. Tim, his wife, Gwen, and his 23-year-old daughter, Hope, were all familiar faces — Gwen’s charmingly sensible style was, admittedly, leveled up a bit, while Hope looked like her midwestern vegetarian self (heeled mules and arm tattoos). But the rising Walz star from Tuesday night was the family’s 17-year-old son, Gus, who was seen enthusiastically weeping through his father’s speech and shouting “That’s my dad!” from the front row.
You know you’ve done well as a parent when your kids are as proud of you as Gus and Hope are of Tim Walz. “That’s my dad.” No three words better describe our next Vice President. pic.twitter.com/zNOyBjo5Fy
— Amy Klobuchar (@amyklobuchar) August 22, 2024
Gus, whom the Walzes recently told People has a nonverbal learning disorder, ADHD, and an anxiety disorder (conditions they described as his “secret power”), also bolted to the stage with his sister and mom to give his dad a huge hug at the end of his speech. His unfettered affection immediately captured a lot of hearts and minds.
Me liking every post about Gus Walz pic.twitter.com/q451TVFpWm
— why so smug ???????? (@whysosmug) August 22, 2024
Hope, Gus, Gwen — You are my whole world.
— Tim Walz (@Tim_Walz) August 22, 2024
I love you all so much. pic.twitter.com/efHu68vZ9Y
i swear i will have no mercy for anyone who disrespects gus walz ! this boy is genuinely so happy for his dad ????
— ༉‧₊˚❀༉‧₊˚. (@chillarystan) August 22, 2024
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Tim Walz was 100 percent pitch perfect, grand slam, touchdown in every possible way. And yet somehow Gus Walz was even better.
— Kate Bedingfield (@KBeds) August 22, 2024