Relatives of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, the Democratic vice presidential nominee, have publicly expressed their support for former President Trump, highlighting a rift within the Walz family over political ideologies.
An image circulating online has sparked attention, showcasing family members of Democratic vice presidential candidate Minnesota Governor Tim Walz openly endorsing former President Trump. The photo was shared by Charles Herbster, a former Nebraska Republican gubernatorial candidate. It depicts eight individuals wearing "Nebraska Walz's (sic) for Trump" t-shirts.
Herbster clarified that the individuals in the photo are related to Walz through his grandfather's brother, Francis Walz. Fox News Digital has reached out to the Trump and Harris campaigns for comment.
Walz Family Members Endorse Trump, Distance Themselves from VP Candidate Brother
Family members who spoke to Fox News emphasized that they consider their relationship with Walz to be distant, having never met or communicated with him. One individual, requesting anonymity, stated that their support for Trump stemmed from his alignment with their values.
Trump responded to the image on Truth Social, indicating his intention to "meet" with Jeff Walz, the older brother of the Minnesota governor. Jeff Walz has expressed strong opposition to his brother's political views, posting on Facebook that he is "100% opposed to all his ideology."
Walz Family Members Endorse Trump, Distance Themselves from VP Candidate Brother
He also noted that the family received no prior notice of Walz's selection as the vice presidential nominee and were denied security protection in the aftermath. Notably, Jeff Walz has lived on the East Coast since growing up in Nebraska and currently resides in Florida.
Jeff Walz's Facebook profile identifies him as the governor's brother and acknowledges their estrangement. He further expressed disappointment in learning about his brother's vice presidential nomination through the radio and criticized the lack of advance notice or security measures.
Walz Family Members Endorse Trump, Distance Themselves from VP Candidate Brother
Governor Walz has three siblings: Jeff Walz, Craig Walz, and Sandy Dietrich. The political divide within the Walz family underscores the polarization and ideological differences that exist in American politics.
In related developments, Trump impersonated Elon Musk on Truth Social, discussing rockets and stainless steel hubs. Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris visited Liberty County High School in Georgia, accompanied by her running mate, Governor Tim Walz.
Walz Family Members Endorse Trump, Distance Themselves from VP Candidate Brother
Fox News Digital reporters Andrea Vacchiano and Emma Colton contributed to this report.
