{"id":2329889,"date":"2024-08-23T09:42:02","date_gmt":"2024-08-23T13:42:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-tim-walz-slammed-by-viewers-after-they-see-him-aggressively-yank-his-disabled-son-front-stage\/"},"modified":"2024-08-23T09:50:57","modified_gmt":"2024-08-23T13:50:57","slug":"watch-tim-walz-slammed-by-viewers-after-they-see-him-aggressively-yank-his-disabled-son-front-stage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-tim-walz-slammed-by-viewers-after-they-see-him-aggressively-yank-his-disabled-son-front-stage\/","title":{"rendered":"Watch: Tim Walz Slammed by Viewers After They See Him Aggressively Yank His Disabled Son Front Stage"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">34<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fwatch-tim-walz-slammed-by-viewers-after-they-see-him-aggressively-yank-his-disabled-son-front-stage%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2329889&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>At the 2024 Democratic National Convention, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, who\u200d is running as Vice President Kamala Harris&#8217;s mate, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/seven-afghans-refugees-detained-in-germany-three-had-forged-docs-four-previously-deported-criminals-report-says\/\" title=\"Seven Afghans Refugees Detained In Germany: Three Had Forged Docs, Four Previously Deported Criminals, Report Says\">sparked intense backlash<\/a> after a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/obamas-longest-serving-cabinet-member-confirmed-to-bidens-cabinet\/\" title=\"Obama\u2019s Longest-Serving Cabinet Member Confirmed To Biden\u2019s Cabinet\">video surfaced showing<\/a> him pulling the hand of his disabled son, \u2064Gus, while on\u2064 stage.\u200c The footage has gone viral, with many\u200d social media users expressing shock and \u2064concern over Walz&#8217;s aggressive behavior towards \u200dhis son, \u2062who has a Non-Verbal Learning Disability. Commenters noted that such treatment in public could \u2064imply worse\u2063 behavior at \u2064home, raising alarms about the governor&#8217;s character.<\/p>\n<p>Critics highlighted the disturbing nature of the incident, \u200dpointing to Walz&#8217;s facial\u200d expression \u200cand actions as signs of \u200bpotential underlying abuse. This incident compounds existing criticism of Walz, \u200dwho \u200dhas faced \u2064accusations of &#8220;stolen valor&#8221; regarding his military service, including claims of lying about\u2064 his rank and military experience. \u200cThese controversies have led to questions about his\u200d suitability for national office \u200band, by \u2062association, Kamala Harris&#8217;s campaign. As various\u200d allegations against him \u2063have emerged, the scrutiny of his integrity has intensified, casting doubt on \u200chis\u2062 and Harris&#8217;s capability to lead.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> <script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (REP_0)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (REP_1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (REP_2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (REP_3)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>Vice President Kamala Harris&rsquo; running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, ignited volcanic outrage after being seen aggressively yanking his disabled son&rsquo;s hand while parading him on stage at the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago.<\/p>\n<p>A chilling viral video clip shows <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/vp-pick-tim-walz-accused-stolen-valor-former-military-colleagues-abandoned-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Walz<\/a> violently pulling the hand of 17-year-old Gus as his family posed on stage Thursday night.<\/p>\n<p>Numerous X users expressed shock and disgust at the Democrat&rsquo;s hostile demeanor and angry gesture toward his disabled son.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Is it just me or did Tim Walz aggressively yank his son last night on stage? Seems like he could be a very different person behind closed doors,&rdquo; one person wrote.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">MUST WATCH: Is it just me or did Tim Walz aggressively yank his son last night on stage?<\/p>\n<p>Seems like he could be a very different person behind closed doors&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Csuw92XTFF\">pic.twitter.com\/Csuw92XTFF<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Sophie Louise Delqui&eacute; (@SophieDelquie) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SophieDelquie\/status\/1826820708640469305?\">August 23, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>  <script> \t\t\t\tif( ! getCookie( 'ff_subbed' ) ) if( typeof FFADS.replace_ict !='undefined' ) if( FFADS.replace_ict ) eval( FFADS.replace_ict ); \t\t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Others commenters agreed that the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/minnesota-national-guard-releases-statement-tim-walzs-stolen-valor-scandal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">leftist governor<\/a>&lsquo;s aggressive tugging looked a tad abusive.<\/p>\n<p>This is especially troubling since Guz Walz <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/health\/health-news\/nonverbal-learning-disorder-tim-walzs-son-gus-condition-explained-rcna167804\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">is disabled<\/a>, having been diagnosed with Non-Verbal Learning Disability, which exhibits symptoms similar to autism.<\/p>\n<p>And social media was quick to call out the elder Walz for the way he seemingly treated Gus:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Tim Walz yanking his special needs son around in front of millions watching is really disturbing. All that good dad nonsense is a HOAX<br \/> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/UBLc5zNbUn\">pic.twitter.com\/UBLc5zNbUn<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; George (@BehizyTweets) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BehizyTweets\/status\/1826833589977448816?\">August 23, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-conversation=\"none\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">His facial expression while tugging hard on his sons arm is an ugly sign. Watching that gives me fear. That&rsquo;s not a nice man.<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; JillyBean (@janders51990) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/janders51990\/status\/1826830482425725336?\">August 23, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-conversation=\"none\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">That&rsquo;s the universal grab saying &ldquo;Shut up and pretend that you&rsquo;re happy!&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; The Pentagon (@The__Pentagon) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/The__Pentagon\/status\/1826822309451317637?\">August 23, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I grew up around many people who were abusive and high-tempered behind closed doors and this is exactly how they acted,&rdquo; another <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/bill-clinton-okay-viewers-left-stunned-noticing-shaky-hands-viral-dnc-speech\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">X<\/a> user observed. &ldquo;That look that Tim Walz has on his face &hellip;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;[I]f you grew up around abuse &hellip; you know that look (and that arm jerk).&rdquo;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">I grew up around many people who were abusive and high tempered behind closed doors and this is exactly how they acted. That look that Tim Walz has on his face&hellip; if you grew up around abuse&hellip;you know that look(and that arm jerk).<\/p>\n<p>I pray this was a one-off situation that&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/2Mk8uoiUtF\">pic.twitter.com\/2Mk8uoiUtF<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; &#10014; Gabriel &#10014; (@gabrielhaynes) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/gabrielhaynes\/status\/1826835254826434969?\">August 23, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-conversation=\"none\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">It was not only the way he jerked his son&rsquo;s hand, it was the look on his face when he did it. You could tell he was angry. Very disturbing.<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Sharon Palmer (@SharPalm1918) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SharPalm1918\/status\/1826838318845211011?\">August 23, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Numerous commenters said they felt sorry for Gus, because if the governor &ldquo;treats his son like that in front of millions of people, you know it&rsquo;s much worse at home.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-conversation=\"none\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">If he treats his son like that in front of millions of people, you know it&rsquo;s much worse at home. I feel sorry for the kid.<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Cindi (@Cymw2022) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Cymw2022\/status\/1826834499734212653?\">August 23, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>In the two weeks since Tim Walz was announced as Harris&rsquo; running mate, he has been an abject disaster &mdash; even before this latest viral incident.<\/p>\n<p>The massive lies he has been caught in has fueled criticism that he wasn&rsquo;t properly vetted before being thrust onto the national stage.<\/p>\n<p>Walz has been savaged by military veterans for alleged &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/tim-walz-inflated-his-military-rank-and-ducked-deployment\/\" title=\"Tim Walz Inflated His Military Rank And Ducked Deployment\">stolen valor&#038;rdquo<\/a>; amid reports he ducked out on a deployment to Iraq &mdash;- all while repeatedly implying over the years that he was a war veteran.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Stolen Valor Tim Walz abandoned his troops so he could run for political office. Don&rsquo;t take my word for it. Listen to the men he served with. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/XtN2NBCLAG\">pic.twitter.com\/XtN2NBCLAG<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; JD Vance (@JDVance) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JDVance\/status\/1826374650324234310?\">August 21, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The Minnesota governor also allegedly lied about his rank upon retirement from the military and a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/vp-pick-tim-walz-wild-dui-resurfaces-drove-40-mph-speed-limit-told-cop-bizarre-explanation-arrest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DUI arrest.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>He also falsely claimed he and his wife had <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/tim-walz-caught-sinister-lie-regarding-conception-children\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">used in-vitro fertilization<\/a> to have their children.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Democrats are gaslighting you.<\/p>\n<p>This image was used last night at the DNC Convention to introduce Tim Walz with the rank of &ldquo;Command Sergeant Major.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Problem is that Walz&rsquo;s uniform signifies that he is only a Sergeant Major.<\/p>\n<p>This is Stolen Valor. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/fKDFoY0D1r\">pic.twitter.com\/fKDFoY0D1r<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Dustin Grage (@GrageDustin) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GrageDustin\/status\/1826680870041989145?\">August 22, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>All politicians &mdash; indeed, all humans &mdash; shade the truth to some degree, but why would anyone push such egregious lies that are easily disprovable?<\/p>\n<p>Walz&rsquo;s alarming web of deceit undermines <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/pro-kamala-sheriff-embarrassingly-reminded-time-beg-harris-act\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kamala Harris<\/a>&lsquo; already-flailing campaign and lends more credence to mounting public perception that she has neither the judgment nor the capacity to lead the nation.<\/p>\n<p>Oh, well.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\">  <\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> <label>* Name<\/label> <br \/> <input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> <\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> <label>* <\/label> <br \/> <input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> <\/div>\n<p> <label>* Message<\/label> <br \/> <textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea>  <\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> <input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\">  <\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey==typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts={ \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs=[ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i=0; i <inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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The disturbing clip captures Walz yanking the arm of his 17-year-old son Gus as their family posed for photos on stage Thursday night. Many users on social media expressed shock and disapproval of Walz&#8217;s aggressive behavior towards his son. One commenter noted, &#8220;Did Tim Walz really yank his son aggressively last night? He might be very different behind closed doors.&#8221; <\/p>\n<p>Others echoed similar sentiments, suggesting that the governor&#8217;s actions appeared abusive. This is particularly concerning given that Gus has a Non-Verbal Learning Disability, which shares traits with autism. Social media users quickly criticized Walz for how he seemed to treat Gus: &#8220;Tim Walz yanking his special needs son around in front of millions is truly unsettling,&#8221; one user remarked.<\/p>\n<p>Comments highlighted not only the physical action but also the expression on Walz&#8217;s face during the incident, which many found alarming and indicative of anger. Several commenters expressed sympathy for Gus, suggesting that if this is how he behaves publicly, it could be worse privately.<\/p>\n<p>Since being named as Harris&#8217; running mate two weeks ago, Tim Walz has faced significant scrutiny and controversy beyond this incident. He has been accused of lying about various aspects of his military service and personal life\u2014claims that have raised questions about whether he was adequately vetted before joining the national campaign. Critics have pointed out alleged instances of &#8220;stolen valor,&#8221; including accusations that he misrepresented his military rank and downplayed a DUI arrest.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, these controversies surrounding Tim Walz contribute to growing concerns regarding Kamala Harris&#8217; campaign credibility and leadership capabilities<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2329890,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/walz-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[6733,39069,17459,36113],"class_list":["post-2329889","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-controversy","tag-disabled-son","tag-parenting","tag-tim-walz"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/walz-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2329889","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2329889"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2329889\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2329890"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2329889"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2329889"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2329889"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}