In August of 2024, it was announced that Democraticpresidential candidate Kamala Harrishad chosen her running mate.
He met his wife, Gwen, while working in a school, and they had a sweet romance.
But starting a family proved to be a heartbreaking endeavor that has informed some of Walz’s political policies.
He is no stranger to loss.
And, while he clearly adores his family, his own childhood had its difficult times.
“He was a chain smoker.
Just addicted,” Walz told Kamala Harris during aYouTubeconversation in August 2024.
“Walz was just nineteen years old when his father passed away.
In addition to grieving, the Walz family also had to deal with a staggering amount of medical debt.
“My mom was a stay-at-home mom.
He also spoke about social security benefits being something that helped his family get through their difficult time.
“We’re fine pulling ourselves up by the bootstraps; we had no boots.
That’s the boots.”
“We’ve always worked really closely together,” Gwen toldMPR News.
“It seemed proximity was really important.
“Tim took his future wife on a first dateand proclaimed he would one day marry her.
“The family is also grateful for the messages of support and prayers they have received.
Tim also posted updates about his nephew’s condition in a CaringBridge post.
Jacob, who was initially in critical condition began making progress, and his uncle was grateful.
“Jake opened his eyes at 5:50 p.m. and looked at his mom!
He wiggled his toes!
Thank you for the outpouring of love from so many.
Jake is strong like his dad always was,” Tim said in his post.
It was a tumultuous time for the country with mounting police brutality against people of color.
Floyd’s death led to protests around the country, including Minnesota.
“Again, we had more sleepless nights during the riots.
I could smell the burning tires, and that was a very real thing.
She also shared that Tim allowed himself to express his stress and their grief.
They’re my brothers and I love them.”
Dietrich added that her brother Tim and Vice President Harris would have her vote in the 2024 election.
“It was a moving moment for everyone watching, except for some mean-spirited right-wing figures.
