Gus Walz Breaks Silence on Emotional Reaction to Dad Tim Walz’s VP Nomination

Over the summer, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz’s son Gus became (for better or worse) a viral sensation. When the now 18-year-old saw his dad accept the Democratic nomination for Vice President of the United States alongside presidential candidate Kamala Harris, he broke down in tears.

Cameras panned to the crowd where Gus was cheering, weeping, and saying, “That’s my dad!” It was a raw moment that tugged on the heartstrings of so many Americans who loved to see a young man being so openly emotional.