Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz was campaigning in Michigan on Saturday and he attended the NCAA football game between the 12th-ranked University of Michigan Wolverines and the Minnesota Golden Gophers.
While exiting the “Big House” in Ann Arbor, Walz appeared to flip off a fan who called out, “Trump 2024!”
The footage certainly appears to capture Walz extending a middle finger as someone cheered for former President Donald Trump — social media users were adamant that Democratic nominee Kamala Harris’ running mate flipped a bird:
Tim Walz stuck his middle finger up at a Michigan fan who yelled “Trump 2024 Baby!”
Is this who you really want as VP, someone who can’t even maintain composure or control himself?
Shame on you, Stolen Valor Tampon Tim Walz! pic.twitter.com/Q19bJ2qANX
— mandala (@mandala_mandy) September 29, 2024
For what it’s worth, a social media user observed, “Walz gives Minnesotans the finger each and every day … this is nothing new to us — just nice the rest of the country is seeing it too.”
Walz will debate Sen. J.D. Vance, who is Trump’s vice presidential running mate, on Tuesday. It remains to be seen if “the bird” becomes a topic of discussion.
The trip to the stadium did not get off to a good start for Walz, as seen on footage from TikTok where a group of fans are seen ruthlessly booing the Democrat as he arrived. Interestingly, even though he is the governor of Minnesota, Walz reportedly opted not to side with the Gophers, who ultimately lost 27-24.
Trump took in a college football game over the weekend too, receiving a rousing welcome at the Alabama-Georgia matchup that turned out to be a thrilling game.
Given that he was campaigning in Michigan, Walz shared this weaselly post on X praising the home team:
I’ll always be a Minnesota guy. But after meeting some great people at the Big House, I must admit – Michiganders know how to host a good game day. pic.twitter.com/i3kALnDkFZ
— Tim Walz (@Tim_Walz) September 29, 2024
As for the alleged middle finger, the phrase “a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush” may not apply to Walz — here’s a quick sampling of responses to the apparent lack of class on display, as seen on X:
Walz got heckled and he flipped them off.
What a class act as a VP candidate.
— Spitfire (@DogRightGirl) September 29, 2024
What filth! When Michigan fans yelled “Trump 2024” at Tim Walz, he gave them the finger!
This tacky, classless clown is not Vice Presidential material!
That’s disgusting! pic.twitter.com/L6pKckQYAv
— ProudArmyBrat (@leslibless) September 29, 2024
Compare Walz actions to JD Vance yesterday. Walz gets yelled at and he retaliated. Vance gets kicked out of a Primanti Bros restaurant and he says to keep supporting small businesses like them. 2 people campaigning for the same job, both had a choice, and Vance chose kindness.
— Just Someone Important (@P_dknight) September 29, 2024
This guy needs to be nowhere near any position of power. He has the maturity of a 15 year old.
— Vote for Pedro (@PeterWysocki) September 29, 2024
lol #TamponTim has no composure.
Can’t wait to see him try to debate VANCE❗️— Not Afraid to Be Free (@kmita3) September 29, 2024
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Tom Tillison grew up in Maryland before moving to Central Florida as a young teen. It is in the Sunshine State that he honed both his passion for politics and his writing skills. Tillison also contributes to BizPac Review.
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