Ouch: Tim Walz Gets Brutally Roasted by His Own Son

It seems Minnesota Governor Tim Walz either has too much free time on his hands or he thrives on public humiliation. Otherwise, it’s hard to explain why he keeps stepping onto the national stage despite the reception he received last November.

Whatever the reason, he shouldn’t be there. Voters made it clear where they stood on him and his running mate, former Vice President Kamala Harris, during the election.

During the vice presidential debate, Walz himself admitted he was a “knucklehead.” That turned out to be a fitting summary of his time as a running mate, as he continuously blundered, stumbled, and embarrassed himself. His series of public missteps made headlines, reminiscent of the gaffes that plagued Dan Quayle’s tenure.

And say what you will about the infamous “Potatoe” incident—at least Quayle managed to win a national election. Walz, on the other hand, likely won’t get that far. Instead, he took his act to Texas, where he did what he does best: belittle white men, particularly himself.

At an event in Houston alongside perennial political failure Beto O’Rourke, Walz made a self-deprecating admission about “old white guys” often being a letdown. By “us,” of course, he meant his fellow progressives. And according to his own son, the most disappointing “old white guy” he knows happens to be his father.

“We get to decide what the party looks like and what the future looks like,” Walz declared at O’Rourke’s “Powered by People” rally. (It’s a name that sounds more like a dystopian charity than a political movement.)

“I know where my place is,” he continued. “I’ve got an 18-year-old, Gus, and I’m having dad talks with him.

“I was giving Gus my wisdom on what he’d done wrong … because I know these things, right? I’m a dad. In the middle of it, he gives me the old, ‘Says the guy who got his a** kicked by Donald Trump.’”

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As if that wasn’t enough, he doubled down on his critique of white men in Democratic leadership.

“And to all the young people who are here,” Walz said in another clip, “I just pause for a moment and look around, and look at—I’m especially talking about these old white guys who seem to disappoint us on a regular basis in this country.”

Presumably, he was referring to Chuck Schumer, but one can’t help but notice the rather underwhelming white man on the stage in Texas—Walz himself.

This is a man who aspired to be vice president, yet he’s getting completely outmaneuvered by his teenage son in a basic father-son discussion. Not exactly a good sign for the Democratic Party’s future.

Now, I have great respect for political figures who juggle public life and family challenges. Managing both is no easy feat, even for the most competent leaders. Just ask Theodore Roosevelt. When confronted about his strong-willed daughter, he allegedly quipped, “I can either run the country or I can attend to Alice, but I cannot possibly do both.”

But to borrow a famous reference to Vice President Quayle’s most well-known blunder: Governor Walz, I’ve studied Teddy Roosevelt. I’ve read about Teddy Roosevelt. You, sir, are no Teddy Roosevelt. In fact, you’re not even Alice.

This all unfolds at a time when the political landscape is shifting. While I support the work of Donald Trump and the GOP in Washington, it’s clear that Democrats could be making political gains, especially by capitalizing on “Signal-gate,” DOGE-related controversies, and exaggerated claims about severe budget cuts and mass deportations.

These tactics have long been Democratic staples. Even if they failed last November, some adjustments to messaging and an energized base could make a difference, particularly in special elections and off-year votes.

Yet, instead of focusing on strategic political moves, what’s happening within the Democratic ranks?

Infighting. Rep. Al Green shaking his fist at Trump during a congressional address. Rep. Jasmine Crockett spewing every curse word she can pull from Urban Dictionary. Gavin Newsom desperately trying to rebrand himself as a cool centrist with an ill-advised podcast.

And then there’s Walz, touring the country while proudly embracing self-flagellation in the name of white guilt, proving once again that he’s learned little—from voters or from his own son.

When your 18-year-old calls you out with more clarity than you seem capable of mustering, maybe it’s time to pause and reflect. If you’re being honest, Governor, your son seems to understand the political future far better than you do.