Despite family drama, Tim Walz’s mother publicly supports her son for VP.

Darlene Walz, the mother of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, expressed her support for her son’s bid to be vice president, despite familial divisions over his nomination. Her son’s older brother, Jeff, publicly opposed his ideology and even considered endorsing former President Donald Trump. Jeff made a $20 donation to the Trump campaign in 2016. A photo of people wearing shirts supporting Trump, claiming to be Nebraska Walz’s, circulated but was later revealed to be distant cousins. The Harris-Walz campaign does not recognize the individuals in the photo and sees it as a light-hearted issue that won’t affect the race significantly. Governor Walz has incorporated his family division into his campaign speeches, emphasizing the need for unity despite political differences. He acknowledges the challenges of navigating political discussions at the dinner table and hopes to bring people together. While Walz doesn’t plan to focus on his family issues, he doesn’t shy away from addressing them either. He has joked about reaching out to his extended family on Fox News. Despite the family divisions, the campaign remains optimistic and believes they can still have a good time together despite political disagreements. Governor Walz comes from a deep red part of Nebraska and may lose some cousins there due to his political stance. The campaign is taking a positive approach to the situation, viewing it as a relatable experience for many voters in rural America and the Midwest swing states.

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