
Walz Shared A Story During The VP Debate That Earned Even Vance’s Sympathy
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"Christ have mercy," the Ohio senator said in response to the Minnesota governor's story.
Vice presidential candidates Tim Walz and JD Vance shared a touching moment onstage during Tuesday night’s debate when Walz revealed his son had been present during a shooting.
“I got a 17-year-old, and he witnessed a shooting at a community center playing volleyball,” Walz, the Democratic governor of Minnesota, said. “Those things don’t leave you.”
Vance, an Ohio senator, shook his head as Walz spoke, saying, “awful.”
Walz, Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate, shared the story while calling for stronger gun control policies, including “red flag” laws and enhanced background checks before firearm purchases ― two ideas supported by the vast majority of Americans, and which Harris supports.
“I 100% believe that Sen. Vance hates it when these kids — it’s abhorrent, and it breaks your heart. I agree with that, but that’s not far enough when we know there are things that work,” Walz said.













