Despite the family drama, Tim Walz’s mother says she backs her son for VP

Darlene Walz, the mother of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, expressed her unwavering support for her son’s vice presidential bid despite family divisions. Her son’s estranged older brother, Jeff, publicly opposed his ideology and even considered endorsing former President Donald Trump. A viral photo of people wearing “Nebraska Walz’s for Trump” shirts, purportedly Walz’s distant cousins, was dismissed by the campaign as unlikely to impact the race. Gov. Walz has addressed family divisions in his speeches, emphasizing the importance of unity despite political differences. While he doesn’t plan to focus on family matters in his campaign, he isn’t avoiding them either.