MSNBC host Rachel Maddow reveals the enthusiastic response from her colleagues during Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's address, describing a clapping and dancing crowd at the DNC.
MSNBC host Rachel Maddow shared the joyous and energetic atmosphere at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) on Wednesday night, particularly during Minnesota Governor Tim Walz's speech.
"The room in here, in terms of our little crowd at MSNBC mothership, everybody got out of their seats and started stamping and clapping," Maddow recounted after Walz formally accepted his party's nomination for vice president.
MSNBC Hosts Electrified by Gov. Tim Walz's DNC Speech
The enthusiasm extended beyond MSNBC's hosts, as former football players from Mankato West High School, where Walz once coached, made a special appearance on stage, sparking widespread online attention.
MSNBC reporter Jacob Soboroff, who was present in the DNC event hall, described the energy as electrifying. "The wattage of the smiles on their faces, it just screamed, ‘I cannot believe I am standing on this stage right now, in front of the … United States of America," he said.
MSNBC Hosts Electrified by Gov. Tim Walz's DNC Speech
Vance, another MSNBC host, laughed off a CNN fact-check of his joke that Walz had finally "visited a combat zone" at the DNC in Chicago.
Walz's speech touched upon his personal experiences, including the fertility treatments he and his wife underwent to have children. MSNBC host Chris Hayes expressed his admiration for Walz's decision to share this aspect of his life.
MSNBC Hosts Electrified by Gov. Tim Walz's DNC Speech
"There is nothing more real, Chris Hayes, than still having your uniform shirt, your jersey from when you won the state championship," Maddow remarked.
"I love that moment," Hayes replied, imagining the players' excitement when they were asked to join their old coach on stage.
In a heartwarming moment that went viral online, Walz's son, Gus, became visibly emotional and clapped for his father on stage. Gus, 17, is Walz's younger child and currently a senior at St. Paul Central High in Minnesota.
The enthusiastic response to Walz's speech underscores the emotional resonance his message had with the DNC crowd and highlights the shared excitement among MSNBC hosts covering the event.
