US EditionGus Walz speaks for the first time about his viral DNC moment: ‘I was just being emotional’
- Gus Walz, son of Gov. Tim Walz, spoke publicly for the first time on Monday about his emotional moment at last August's Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
- The moment occurred as Gov. Walz accepted the vice presidential nomination, and Gus became overwhelmed by seeing his father in the spotlight.
- During the viral moment, Gus stood up with tears in his eyes and yelled, "That's my dad!", which resonated with many but also drew some criticism.
- In his CBS Mornings interview, Gus said, "I was just being emotional," and highlighted his experiences managing ADHD, anxiety, and a nonverbal learning disorder diagnosed in sixth grade.
- Gus and his family emphasized his normalcy and strengths, with Gov. Walz calling the moment courageous and the family proud, while Gus hopes to show his true self moving forward.
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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…
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When 18-year-old Gus Walz stood up during the Democratic National Convention last August and pointed proudly at his father, Gov. Tim Walz, many people felt touched. He shouted, “That’s my dad!” with tears in his eyes as his father walked onto the stage to accept the nomination for vice president. The moment went viral. Some people loved it. Others, sadly, made fun of him. But Gus? He didn’t let the hate get to him. In his first-ever public inter…
Gus Walz speaks for the first time about his viral DNC moment: ‘I was just being emotional’
In his first-ever interview, Gus Walz explained his instantly viral moment at the Democratic National Convention in August when his father, Gov. Tim Walz, accepted the nomination for vice president. Gus pointed at his father, stood up and, with tears in his eyes, said, “That’s my dad!” “I was just being emotional,” Gus, 18, said in a “CBS Mornings” interview that aired Monday. “There’s nothing wrong with showing emotions.” During the interview, …
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