CHICAGO — Democratic Vice Presidential Candidate Tim Waltz son Gus stole the show during his father’s speech to the DNC on Wednesday night after he was brought to tears and the two shared an emotional moment.
“Hopefully, Gus and Gwen, you’re my whole world,” Walz told his family during his speech after discussing fertility treatments his wife received to have children and the camera showed Walz’s family getting emotional and his son Gus shedding tears and pointing on his father.
Gus then stood up and began clapping, continuing to shed tears.
“That’s my dad,” Gus Walz seemed to say.
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Gus Walz cries as Democratic vice presidential candidate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks during the Democratic National Convention, Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
The moment drew praise from social media users in the political arena.
“Forget politics,” MSNBC’s Stephanie Ruhle posted on X. “If you’re not moved by seeing 17-year-old Gus Walz cry as he watches his father take the stage as a vice presidential candidate… then please move on.”
“Team Gus Walz,” former White House press secretary Jen Psaki posted on X.
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US Democratic vice presidential candidate Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, his wife Gwen Walz and son and daughter Gus and Hope stand on stage on Day 3 of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center, in Chicago, Illinois, USA, August 21, 2024. (REUTERS/Mike Segar)
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Gus, 17, is Walz’s younger child and he is currently a senior at St. Paul Central High in Minnesota.
“My son Gus just passed his (what do you call it? A driver’s license test?). Proud Dad moment,” Tim Walz posted on Instagram last year.
Democratic vice presidential candidate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz hugs his family during the Democratic National Convention, Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)