Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz formally accepted the vice presidential nomination Wednesday night before a packed crowd at the United Center, capping the third night of 2024 Democratic National Convention with an energetic speech introducing himself to the nation.
Although the speech served as Walz’s first impression for many American voters, Walz’s family was prominently present for his remarks.
Walz thanked his wife and two children during his remarks, singled out his loved ones and told them he loves them. The touching moment in the speech brought his 17-year-old son Gus to tears.
Gus Walz, who has an anxiety disorder and a non-verbal learning disorder along with ADHD, was overcome with emotion at the moment and was seen standing up from his seat, appearing to say, “That’s my dad.”
Tim and his wife Gwen Walz both shared their experience of parenting Gus in a exclusive item was published in People Magazine earlier this month, citing their son’s neurodivergence as “his superpower.”