The Democratic vice presidential nominee, Charles Herbster, grew up in Nebraska and is a former Republican candidate for governor. Herbster shared the photo with a family friend and posted it on X. Herbster posted on X that Tim Walz’s family back in Nebraska wants everyone to know something. Trump also posted it on his Truth Social profile. The individuals in the picture are related to Walz through his great-uncle, who is the brother of his grandfather, a representative for Herbster told Newsweek. Herbster was allegedly permitted by the family to post it online.
The image was released following the revelation that Walz’s brother, Jeff Walz, a resident of Florida, would not be endorsing any political candidate after his Facebook remarks disparaging Kamala Harris’s running mate were discovered.
Jeff Walz said his brother was not the type of character people want when making decisions about their future. He also stated that he thought long and hard about endorsing Trump in public, but he ultimately told NewsNation that he didn’t want to get involved in politics. It wasn’t their family’s intention to put anything out there to influence the public, he declared.
Nevertheless, Trump seemed to believe that Jeff Walz had given him the go-ahead. Trump thanked Jeff, saying he was looking forward to seeing him soon and that it was a great honor to have his approval.Also Read : High inflation destroying American families? Trump uses Tic Tac to highlight, says he doesn’t order bacon anymore
Jeff Walz, who is not included in the updated group photo, claimed on Facebook that he could narrate stories as to why he would object to his brother holding leadership positions.
FAQs
Did Tim Walz’s family members support Donald Trump?
Yes, Tim Walz’s brother Jeff Walz made it clear he doesn’t support any candidate, but members of his extended family did pose for a picture wearing T-shirts endorsing Trump for president.
How did Jeff Walz react to the circumstances?
While he disagrees with his brother’s policies, Jeff Walz clarified that he wasn’t trying to sway public opinion and that he wasn’t endorsing Trump either.
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