US EditionGus Walz speaks for the first time about his viral DNC moment: ‘I was just being emotional’
- Gus Walz, son of Gov. Tim Walz, spoke publicly for the first time on Monday about his emotional moment at last August's Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
- The moment occurred as Gov. Walz accepted the vice presidential nomination, and Gus became overwhelmed by seeing his father in the spotlight.
- During the viral moment, Gus stood up with tears in his eyes and yelled, "That's my dad!", which resonated with many but also drew some criticism.
- In his CBS Mornings interview, Gus said, "I was just being emotional," and highlighted his experiences managing ADHD, anxiety, and a nonverbal learning disorder diagnosed in sixth grade.
- Gus and his family emphasized his normalcy and strengths, with Gov. Walz calling the moment courageous and the family proud, while Gus hopes to show his true self moving forward.
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Gus Walz speaks for the first time about his viral DNC moment: ‘I was just being emotional’
In his first-ever interview, Gus Walz explained his instantly viral moment at the Democratic National Convention in August when his father, Gov. Tim Walz, accepted the nomination for vice president. Gus pointed at his father, stood up and, with tears in his eyes, said, “That’s my dad!” “I was just being emotional,” Gus, 18, said in a “CBS Mornings” interview that aired Monday. “There’s nothing wrong with showing emotions.” During the interview, …
Gus Walz shares his story, "surreal" moment with dad and more
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's son, Gus, and his family share their personal story with CBS News contributor David Begnaud. "I'm excited to show people who I am, and just kind of what I do and what I've done — and just about me," Gus said in the interview for "CBS Mornings."
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