Watch: Walz’s Reaction After Being Asked to Clarify His “Friends with School Shooters” Comment—Actions Speak Louder Than Words
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz stunned audiences during a recent debate with JD Vance when he made the shocking remark, “I’ve become friends with school shooters.” The statement, made without any further clarification, left many confused and outraged.
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🚨#BREAKING: Watch as Tim Walz shocks and confuses many when he states, 'I've become friends with school shooters,' during a heated debate with JD Vance. The unexpected remark leaves the Many people stunned and uncertain about his statement pic.twitter.com/Q7057occ7L
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Among those who spoke out was Andrew Pollack, the father of a victim in the tragic 2018 Parkland school shooting. Pollack voiced his disgust, tweeting, “My daughter was killed in the Parkland school shooting. It’s absolutely abhorrent that Tim Walz has befriended school shooters. Disqualifying.”
As the controversy grew, Walz had an opportunity to clarify his statement when a reporter approached him at a pizza place after the debate. The reporter asked directly, “Can you clarify what you meant when you said you became friends with school shooters?” Walz, however, chose not to respond, instead staring at his pizza, leaving many to speculate about his lack of an answer.
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This refusal to clarify such a serious comment has only deepened the concerns among voters. For a man seeking the second-highest office in the country, failing to explain such a controversial remark raises serious questions about his judgment and priorities.
Andrew Pollack’s reaction reflects the thoughts of many Americans who now question whether Walz’s comment should disqualify him from office. In an era where school safety remains a key concern, his careless words and subsequent silence may have dealt a major blow to the Harris-Walz campaign.

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