Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz attended the Michigan-Minnesota game on Saturday, but was criticized on social media for a post celebrating his home state rival hours after he was booed by college football fans.
“I'll always be a Minnesotan, but after meeting some great people in the Big House, I have to admit, Michiganders know how to host a good game day,” Walz said after the game. Posted on my own X account.
Walz's appearance was highlighted by a viral video on social media showing college football fans booing his motorcade into the stadium on Saturday.
“Vice presidential candidate Tim Walz gives a pep talk to fans in Michigan,” a TikTok user captioned the video, which has more than 1.5 million views on TikTok alone.
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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz speaks on stage at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on August 21, 2024. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
Michigan fans could be seen booing the Minnesota governor, chanting “Tampon Tim” and “get out of here.” The New York Post reported that as Waltz went through security, the fans began booing as security guards left them exposed to the rain for 30 minutes.
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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, wearing a camouflage hunting cap, greets UM students after their plane arrives in the rain at Willow Run Airport on Saturday, September 28, 2024. (Paul Egan/Detroit Free Press/USA Today Network via Imagn Images)
After Walz posted about his “Big House” visit and praised his in-state rival, critics accused him of not being loyal to his home state team and booed him on the way to the game. It reminded me of what I had received.
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The University of Michigan defeated its Minnesota rival 27-24 in Saturday's Little Brown Jug game. The Democratic vice presidential candidate also attended a tailgate in Michigan prior to the game, the New York Post reported.
Waltz declared at the rally, “We can't afford to go on for four more years,'' and roasted him.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Ohio Senator JD Vance (Getty Images)
“A little rain won't cancel the big Michigan-Minnesota game! And it won't stop students from making sure everyone on campus is registered to vote.” Walz posted to X before the game while surrounded by supporters. .
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Walz is preparing for Tuesday's debate with Republican challenger Vance. Saturday's game is expected to be the last public appearance before the debate.
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