Walz Responds To When He Misspoke During the Debate and Clarifies
Tim Walz continues to unravel, digging his own political grave after a disastrous debate performance against J.D. Vance. If Tuesday night wasn’t enough, his attempts to clarify his blunders on Wednesday only made things worse.
One of the worst moments of the debate came when Walz was caught lying about being in Hong Kong during the Tiananmen Square protests, an obvious falsehood that he stumbled through when pressed. For someone who’s been in the political arena for years, it’s astounding that Walz didn’t have a better response prepared—especially with the story already circulating before the debate.
Tim Walz on his claim about being in Hong Kong during the Tiananmen Square massacre: “I have my dates wrong.” pic.twitter.com/AV3fFbiTG6
— Washington Free Beacon (@FreeBeacon) October 2, 2024
When questioned by reporters afterward, Walz offered up a rambling, incoherent explanation, citing a mix-up of dates and claiming his presence in Hong Kong had something to do with a “profound” understanding of democracy. Then, in a bizarre pivot, he mentioned taking students to China to “teach democracy”—which is laughable.
China, a country that crushes dissent and censors its citizens, is not exactly where you’d educate students on democracy. What Walz seems to forget is that the core issue isn’t about messing up dates—it’s about lying to embellish his résumé. Saying you were in Hong Kong for a historic event when you weren’t is not a slip of the tongue; it’s a deliberate attempt to mislead.
REPORTER: Can you clarify why you said you’ve befriended school shooters?
WALZ: “I’m super passionate about this!”
(No clarification was offered) pic.twitter.com/P0f0Dz4w6G
— Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) October 2, 2024
Then came the icing on the cake: Walz’s head-scratching comment about being “friends” with school shooters. The sheer incoherence of his explanation to reporters afterward was painful to hear. He referenced his connections to the parents of Sandy Hook victims and David Hogg, but his words were a jumbled mess, leaving listeners to wonder what he was even trying to say. What’s worse is that Walz seemed to be trying to use his “folksy” persona as a shield—something he’s done before to dodge accountability. But people see through that act.
The truth is, Walz has made a habit of lying, and his nervous rambling when questioned proves he knows it. His constant fumbling of key points, rapid speech, and inability to provide clear answers shows a politician completely out of his depth. Worse yet, he doesn’t seem to understand the gravity of his dishonesty. These aren’t small errors—they’re a window into his character.
Fetterman looks like he’s been sent to break Walz’s thumbs for losing the debate so bad. pic.twitter.com/4hCcV4sdYT
— e-beth (@ebeth360) October 2, 2024
Walz’s implosion raises serious questions about his ability to function on the national stage. He’s proven himself to be a political lightweight, lacking the credibility and composure needed for higher office. It’s little wonder why he’s been so absent from the campaign trail—his handlers likely know he’s a liability.