Watch Gus Walz emotionally react to dad's speech at 2024 Democratic National Convention
In a touching moment, the youngest child of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz had an emotional reaction during a speech from his dad during the Wednesday night program of the 2024 Democratic National Convention.
Walz, the vice-presidential running mate of Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris, accepted his party's nomination for vice president on Wednesday, addressing the convention in the evening's keynote speech.
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Watch Gus Walz react to dad Tim Walz speech
Part of Tim Walz's acceptance speech included directly speaking to his family, sitting in the United Center in Chicago: wife Gwen, 23-year-old daughter Hope and Gus, his youngest son.
“Hope, Gus and Gwen – you are my entire world, and I love you,” Walz said.
Gus Walz sprung from his seat, moved by his father's words, mouthing "That's my dad! That's my dad!"
He pointed his index finger, saying "I love you, dad."
How old is Gus Walz?
Gus Walz, the son of Tim Walz, is 17 years old.
Does Gus Walz have a nonverbal learning disorder?
Gus Walz has ADHD, a nonverbal learning disorder and an anxiety disorder.
In a recent statement to People Magazine, Walz and his wife, both former teachers, they had noticed his differences at an early age, and said they never considered his conditions to be an obstacle.
"Like so many American families, it took us time to figure out how to make sure we did everything we could to make sure Gus would be set up for success as he was growing up," the couple said.
"It took time, but what became so immediately clear to us was that Gus’ condition is not a setback — it’s his secret power," they added.