During an interview with MSNBC at the Democratic National Convention (DNC), Tim Walz’s children really stole the show with their playful antics.
While their father answered a question live, Gus and Hope Walz couldn’t resist giving him bunny ears, creating a light-hearted moment that many found relatable.
A user named Nate Wallace shared this adorable clip on X (formerly Twitter), dubbing it “the most relatable, Minnesota content” and it quickly went viral, gathering 4.9 million views and 59,000 likes. Many viewers chimed in, calling the moment “wholesome” and “refreshing.”
Tim Walz took the playful moment in stride, sharing the video on his account with the caption, “My kids keep me humbled.”
This incident coincided with Walz’s formal confirmation as the Democratic candidate for Vice President, with a planned acceptance speech set for Wednesday.
Both of his children have become notable figures in his campaign, especially as they were conceived through IVF—a detail Walz referenced amid debates about fertility treatments and Republican candidate JD Vance’s stance on the issue.
His daughter, Hope, named after Walz and his wife Gwen’s seven-year fertility journey, is now a social worker in Montana, as reported by the Star Tribune. Meanwhile, 17-year-old Gus is gearing up for his senior year at St. Paul Central High School.
Walz is known for showcasing his family on social media. On Father’s Day 2021, he posted, “I am so lucky to be a dad to these two amazing kids! Happy Father’s Day to all the dads and father figures out there,” on Facebook, highlighting his pride in his role as a parent.
Since being introduced as Vice President Kamala Harris’s running mate, Walz has humorously been dubbed as having “big dad energy,” a quality that resonates well with his Midwestern background and charm.
Throughout the DNC, Walz will remain in Chicago as the Democratic Party kicks off its first Harris-Walz ad campaign across key swing states including Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina, Nevada, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, featuring billboards in major cities, per the Associated Press.