Darlene Walz, the mother of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, expressed her full support for her son’s bid to be the Democratic vice presidential nominee. Despite public scrutiny and family divisions, she believes her son will end up in the White House. Recently, Tim’s estranged older brother Jeff publicly opposed his ideology and considered endorsing former President Donald Trump, further highlighting the family divisions. A photo of people wearing “Nebraska Walz’s for Trump” shirts, rumored to be distant cousins, caused a stir, with Trump using it as an endorsement. However, the Harris-Walz campaign officials downplayed the significance, viewing it as a non-issue. Gov. Walz has addressed family division in his campaign speeches, emphasizing the need for unity even in disagreement over politics. While he does not plan to focus on his family, he is not avoiding the topic either. He has joked about reaching out to his extended family on Fox News and acknowledges that he may lose some support from his deep red Nebraska roots. Overall, the family divisions have not deterred Walz’s campaign, as his message of unity amidst differences resonates with voters. Kelly O’Donnell is a Senior White House correspondent for NBC News, while Nnamdi Egwuonwu is a 2024 NBC News campaign embed, with contributions from Katherine Koretski.
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Tim Walz’s mother shows support for her son as potential vice president, despite family tensions.
