Tim Walz’s Son, Who Has Learning Disorder, Star At Democrat Event

Tim Walz accepted the nomination for vice president on Day 3 of the Democratic National Convention Wednesday. While the Minnesota governor delivered an empowering speech, it was his 17-year-old soon who emerged as the highlight of the night. Left emotional by his father's accomplishments, Gus Walz broke down into tears, proudly yelling, “That's my dad!”

Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz hugs his son Gus during the Democratic National Convention Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)(AP)

During what marked the biggest speech of his career, Tim reflected on his early years in Congress, saying, “It was my students who first inspired me to run for Congress. They saw in me what I hoped to instil in them—a commitment to the common good. An understanding that we're all in this together.”