{"id":2336867,"date":"2024-09-04T18:50:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-04T22:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-drops-bomb-on-tim-walz-snags-support-from-his-family-in-killer-blow-to-kamala-harris\/"},"modified":"2024-09-04T18:54:32","modified_gmt":"2024-09-04T22:54:32","slug":"trump-drops-bomb-on-tim-walz-snags-support-from-his-family-in-killer-blow-to-kamala-harris","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-drops-bomb-on-tim-walz-snags-support-from-his-family-in-killer-blow-to-kamala-harris\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump Drops Bomb on Tim Walz, Snags Support from His Family in Killer Blow to Kamala Harris"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><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%2Ftrump-drops-bomb-on-tim-walz-snags-support-from-his-family-in-killer-blow-to-kamala-harris%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=2336867&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>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-york-times-issues-multiple-corrections-for-article-falsely-claiming-900000-u-s-children-have-been-hospitalized-for-covid-19-during-pandemic\/\" title=\"New York Times Issues Multiple Corrections For Article Falsely Claiming 900,000 U.S. Children Have Been Hospitalized For COVID-19 During Pandemic\">article discusses<\/a> \u2064a\u2064 significant setback for the Harris-Walz campaign following the\u2064 endorsement of former President Donald Trump by members of\u2064 Minnesota Governor Tim Walz&#8217;s\u2064 family.\u200c Despite past controversies surrounding Walz, such as \u200bcriticisms\u2064 of his handling of \u2063the 2020 riots and accusations regarding his military service, this new development has garnered attention for the \u2064Trump campaign. A photo circulated by Trump \u200bshowcases Walz&#8217;s\u200c family in Nebraska \u200copenly wearing\u200b &#8220;WALZ&#8217;S FOR\u200d TRUMP&#8221; T-shirts, which indicates a clear lack of \u200csupport for him\u2064 from\u2062 his \u200brelatives. This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/womens-race-hit-with-woke-shock-men-take-top-spots-steal-majority-of-winners-podium\/\" title=\"Men dominate women&#039;s race, claim majority of winner&#039;s podium.\">situation \u200braises concerns<\/a> about Walz&#8217;s candidacy and \u2064suggests potential implications for the overall perception of his character and campaign. The article concludes \u200cby \u200bemphasizing the importance of\u200c family support in political campaigns, questioning what \u2062this\u200b endorsement signifies \u200cabout Walz&#8217;s standing.  <\/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><\/p>\n<p>The Democrat presidential ticket of Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz just received a massive setback.<\/p>\n<p>Since Harris&rsquo; announcement of Walz as her running mate, the former congressman-turned-governor has received a mountain of negative press. While recent memory doesn&rsquo;t serve Walz well as he allowed his state to burn during the riots of 2020 following the death of George Floyd, he&rsquo;s also been receiving criticism for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/kamala-harris-campaign-quietly-changes-website-tim-walzs-stolen-valor-scandal-intensifies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">lying about his rank<\/a> upon retiring from the military.<\/p>\n<p>Given <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/RNCResearch\/status\/1818111526684803294\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">his love of socialism<\/a> and putting feminine products in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/once-a-leading-candidate-cooper-says-walz-outstanding-running-mate-washington-examiner\/\" title=\"Once a leading candidate, Cooper says Walz \u2018outstanding running mate\u2019 - Washington Examiner\">boys&#038;rsquo<\/a>; bathrooms, Walz has been more of a hindrance than a boost to the Harris campaign. Now, that campaign is suffering another major blow: Walz&rsquo;s own family has endorsed former President Donald Trump.<\/p>\n<p>Trump posted Wednesday morning via  an X post from TPUSA founder Charlie Kirk showing Walz&rsquo;s family in Nebraska unapologetically sporting custom-made &ldquo;WALZ&rsquo;S FOR TRUMP&rdquo; T-shirts with a Trump flag behind them.<\/p>\n<p><iframe class=\"truthsocial-embed\" style=\"max-width: 100%; border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/truthsocial.com\/@realDonaldTrump\/113080104598247859\/embed\" width=\"600\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><script src=\"https:\/\/truthsocial.com\/embed.js\" async=\"async\"><\/script><\/p>\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>Without a doubt, this is a major win for the Trump campaign.<\/p>\n<p>While both conservatives and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/republicans-file-emergency-scotus-appeal-uphold-proof-citizenship-vote-requirement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Republicans<\/a> have been rightfully bashing Walz for bowing to far-left riots, lies and woke policies, it is a catastrophic defeat that his own family is choosing not to support his ticket.<\/p>\n<p>There is much that could be dissected from the photo.<\/p>\n<p>Firstly, this is not a statement from the Walz family indicating they wish to remain out of the spotlight while wishing Walz well in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/watch-kamala-harris-cnn-interview-backfires-moment-cost-2024-election\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/are-covid-case-surges-more-fake-news\/\" title=\"Are COVID Case Surges More Fake News?\">upcoming election<\/a><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Nor is this a statement denouncing Walz and supporting Trump, which would also be terrible for the Harris\/Walz ticket.<\/p>\n<p>This is a photograph of multiple members of his family showing support for his opponent with smiles on their faces.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsweek.com\/tim-walz-family-support-donald-trump-2024-election-1948797\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Newsweek<\/a> reported that &ldquo;those in the photo are related to Walz through his grandfather&rsquo;s brother&rdquo; and said the image &ldquo;was d by a family friend.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>It was then d by Charles W. Herbster, a former Nebraska gubernatorial candidate.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The family gave Herbster permission to publish it online,&rdquo; Newsweek reported.<\/p>\n<p>Kirk mentioned in his post the photo, &ldquo;appears to be verified as legit.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>You could not blame anyone for being skeptical upon seeing it.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/ap-federal-judge-orders-trump-campaign-stop-using-1966-song\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trump campaign<\/a> could not have created a better photo themselves.<\/p>\n<p>Families remain a major component of a successful election bid.<\/p>\n<p>Both Harris and Trump make a point to appear with their spouses, while Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. often publicly speak about their father.<\/p>\n<p>A candidate&rsquo;s family life is a reflection of their character and a gauge of how much they value the people close to them.<\/p>\n<p>What does it say about Walz if his own kinfolk won&rsquo;t support him and instead choose to back Trump?<\/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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Following Harris&#8217;s selection of Walz as her running mate, the former congressman-turned-governor has faced a barrage of negative media coverage. His past actions during the 2020 riots, which saw his state in turmoil after George Floyd&#8217;s death, have not helped his reputation. Additionally, he has been criticized for allegedly misrepresenting his military rank upon retirement. With his affinity for socialist policies and controversial decisions regarding gender-neutral bathrooms, many view Walz as more of a liability than an asset to Harris&#8217;s campaign. The situation worsened when it was revealed that Walz\u2019s own family publicly endorsed former President Donald Trump. Trump shared a post on X from Charlie Kirk showing members of Walz\u2019s family in Nebraska proudly wearing custom &#8220;WALZ&#8217;S FOR TRUMP&#8221; T-shirts against the backdrop of a Trump flag.<\/p>\n<p>This development is undoubtedly advantageous for Trump&#8217;s campaign. While conservatives and Republicans have rightly criticized Walz for yielding to extreme leftist protests and promoting woke policies, it is particularly damaging that even his family has opted not to support him in favor of Trump. The image raises several questions; it does not suggest that the Walz family wishes to stay out of politics while wishing him well nor does it indicate any disapproval towards him in favor of Trump\u2014both scenarios would be detrimental to the Harris\/Walz ticket. Instead, it depicts several family members openly supporting Trump&#8217;s candidacy with smiles.<\/p>\n<p>According to Newsweek, those featured in the photo are related to Walz through his grandfather\u2019s brother and were photographed by a family friend before being shared by Charles W. Herbster, a former gubernatorial candidate from Nebraska who received permission from the family to post it online. Kirk noted that this photo appears authentic.<\/p>\n<p>The significance of familial support cannot be overstated in political campaigns; both Harris and Trump often highlight their families during public appearances while Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. frequently speak about their father\u2019s character publicly as well. A candidate&#8217;s relationship with their family can reflect their values and priorities\u2014what does it imply about Walz if even his relatives choose not to back him but instead endorse Trump<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2336868,"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\/09\/Walz_Family.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[32438,32603,36113,3634],"class_list":["post-2336867","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-kamala-harris","tag-political-news","tag-tim-walz","tag-trump"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Walz_Family.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2336867","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=2336867"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2336867\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2336868"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2336867"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2336867"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2336867"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}