17-year-old Gus Walz, son of Democratic VP nominee Tim Walz, faced mockery on social media for his emotional reaction to his father's speech but received widespread support and love for his story.

17-year-old Gus Walz, son of Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz, gained widespread support during the Democratic National Convention as he displayed raw emotion while watching his father's speech. However, conservative right figures on social media mocked Gus for his emotional display, with Ann Coulter being one of the most prominent. After facing backlash, Coulter eventually deleted her tweet. Despite the hate, Gus Walz's story has resonated with many, and social media users have shown support and love for the Walz family, particularly those with neurodivergent children.

August 22, 2024
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