Let’s dive right into a situation that recently stirred some buzz at the Minnesota State Fair, involving Governor Tim Walz, who is currently campaigning to be the vice-presidential running mate of Kamala Harris.
Now, picture this: it’s a sunny Sunday at the Minnesota State Fair. The air is filled with the smell of fried food, laughter, and the excitement that only a good state fair can bring. Governor Walz is making the rounds, shaking hands, enjoying a vanilla milkshake, and indulging in local favorites like the pork chop on a stick. He’s in his element, talking to fairgoers, cracking a few jokes, and everything seems to be going smoothly.
The anguish of losing a child is something no family should have to endure. Gwen and I send our deepest condolences to the Goldberg-Polin family, after Hamas’ murder of their son Hersh.
Hamas is a brutal terrorist organization — and we condemn their continued atrocities against…
— Tim Walz (@Tim_Walz) September 2, 2024
But then, the mood shifts. As Walz is finishing up with some lighthearted questions, a voice from the crowd cuts through the fair’s lively atmosphere, asking about the six hostages whose bodies were found in Gaza. Specifically, the question referenced the tragic discovery made by the Israel Defense Forces during a rescue operation.
What happens next? Well, that’s where things get interesting. Walz, without acknowledging the question directly, simply nods, waves, and says, "All right, thanks everybody," before turning and walking away. The moment was brief, but it left a lasting impression. Was he avoiding the question? Did he even hear it? The angle and audio quality of the clip circulating online make it hard to say for sure, but that didn’t stop people from drawing their own conclusions.
"What's your reaction to the six hostages being found in Gaza?"
TIMOTHY WALZ: *walks away* pic.twitter.com/ESuNic3V5a
— Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) September 1, 2024
The online reactions were swift and pointed. Some labeled the governor’s response as evasive, accusing him of dodging a difficult topic. But before jumping to conclusions, it's worth noting that the situation may not be as clear-cut as it seems. Whether Walz genuinely heard the question or not remains uncertain.
Later that day, in an effort to address the concerns and perhaps clarify his stance, Walz took to social media to issue a statement. He condemned Hamas, referring to them as a "brutal terrorist organization," and expressed deep condolences to the family of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, one of the six hostages found dead. Walz emphasized the unimaginable grief of losing a child and reinforced his strong stance against the atrocities committed by Hamas.
On October 7, Hersh Goldberg-Polin — an American citizen — was taken hostage by Hamas terrorists. He was just 23 years old, attending a music festival with friends. We now know he was murdered by Hamas.
Doug and my prayers are with Jon Polin and Rachel Goldberg-Polin, Hersh's… pic.twitter.com/vHSGbWgUjr
— Vice President Kamala Harris (@VP) September 1, 2024