Ann Coulter is facing bipartisan backlash after criticizing Tim Walz's son, Gus, on X following an emotional moment at the Democratic National Convention where Gus, who is neurodivergent, tearfully responded to his father’s heartfelt shoutout. Coulter’s dismissive comment sparked widespread condemnation from both sides of the political aisle, with figures like Michelle Obama and Republican Congressman Marc Molinaro publicly defending Gus and emphasizing the importance of compassion and support for all children, especially those with disabilities.
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00:00Democrats and Republicans alike are slamming Ann Coulter, after the conservative media
00:04pundit criticized Tim Walz's son, Gus Walz, on X.
00:07Gus Walz shared an intimate moment with the country on Wednesday evening at the Democratic
00:11National Convention.
00:12Tim Walz took the stage to open up about his family's struggles with fertility treatments,
00:17after he shouted them out, sharing, quote,
00:18Hope, Gus, and Gwen, you are my entire world, and I love you.
00:23Gus Walz reacted emotionally, which went viral for this shoutout, breaking into tears and
00:27replying, quote,
00:28I love you, dad, and later adding, that's my dad.
00:3117-year-old Gus Walz is neurodivergent, with a nonverbal learning disability, ADHD, and
00:37anxiety.
00:38After Gus' reaction went viral online, it started to seek criticism from some online,
00:41including Ann Coulter.
00:43The political commentator took to X responding to an article about Gus' emotional moment,
00:47writing,
00:48Talk about weird.
00:49Which seemingly was in response to Tim Walz's viral comments, calling J.D. Vance and Trump,
00:54quote,
00:55Just weird.
00:56Tim Walz seemingly responded to Coulter's criticism on X, writing, quote,
00:59I was touched to see Gus Walz's joy when his dad, Tim Walz, took the stage last night.
01:04Thankful for you showing us all what real love looks like, Gus.
01:07Let's be a nation that embraces this kind of warmth and vulnerability, instead of making
01:10fun or mocking it.
01:12We could all use some of Gus' example in our own lives.
01:14Republican Congressman Mark Molinaro responded directly to Coulter's comments on X, writing,
01:19quote,
01:20Look, I may not agree with Tim Walz's prescription for America's challenges, but I've always
01:23believed in shielding our children from attack.
01:25My son, Gus, our kids, NeuroDivergent, and of all abilities, ought to be celebrated and
01:30supported.
01:31I've done it my whole career and will continue to push for everyone to, hashtag, think differently.