***DISCLAIMER: This article was first published on August 22, 2024***
At the Democratic National Convention (DNC), Minnesota Governor Tim Walz accepted the Democratic nomination for Vice President. During his speech, he talked about his family’s difficult journey through infertility treatments and the happiness they felt when their daughter, Hope, was born. His 17-year-old son, Gus, who has been reported to have neurodivergent traits, was visibly moved. Tears streamed down his face as he leaped from his seat, proudly shouting, “That’s my dad!” However, conservative commentator Ann Coulter made a rude tweet about this moment, which upset many people. Her tweet caused a lot of backlash, with many defending Walz and his family.
Ann Coulter, who often shares controversial opinions, tweeted, “Talk about weird…” Many people felt this was an attempt to make fun of the real emotional moment between Tim Walz and his family. Walz had shared his family’s struggles with infertility and their joy when their daughter was born. Coulter’s tweet seemed to downplay this touching moment. Since the writing of this article, it seems Ann Coulter has deleted her tweet. This is an image of her tweet before it was taken down.
People on social media quickly and strongly reacted to Coulter’s comment, feeling it was rude and insensitive. Many expressed support for Walz and his family, criticizing Coulter for her remark. One Twitter user, @@WallaceAndV0mit, condemned Coulter’s comment by saying, “You’re a piece of garbage.” Coulter’s tweet was not just disrespectful but also showed a lack of empathy in political discussions.
You’re a piece of garbage
— 𝚆𝚊𝚕𝚕𝚊𝚌𝚎•&•ꪜꪮꪑỉᡶ🐝🇺🇸🌊🟧🟦 (@WallaceAndV0mit) August 22, 2024
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Susan Langston took a thoughtful approach and pointed out a problem with Coulter’s stance. She tweeted, “This is a direct quote from you in 2011 …. “Christianity fuels everything I write.” Sorry, Ann, but there’s nothing Christian about your comment above. I don’t think Jesus would like this one little bit. I’ll pray for you.”
This is a direct quote from you in 2011 …. “Christianity fuels everything I write.” Sorry, Ann, but there’s nothing Christian about your comment above. I don’t think Jesus would like this one little bit. I’ll pray for you
— Susan Langston 💎 (@SusanLangston11) August 22, 2024
Langston’s tweet highlighted the lack of kindness in Coulter’s comment, contrasting it with Coulter’s claimed Christian values. Langston’s message suggested that Coulter’s tweet was not in line with the compassion expected from someone who says their writing is guided by Christianity.
I am conservative and all these vile comments and attacks on a poor kid with special needs is unacceptable and must be called out. It isn’t weird, he loves his dad and is proud of him.
— marcellajay (@DonKeyusmc) August 22, 2024
Tommy Vietor @TVietor08 suggested that Ann Coulter’s lack of understanding of a child’s love for their parent might show her own emotional distance. He commented, “I can see why a child loving their parents would feel foreign to you.”
I can see why a child loving their parents would feel foreign to you
— Tommy Vietor (@TVietor08) August 22, 2024
Chris Wozney 🇺🇸 responded directly to Coulter, highlighting the difference between her views and broader values. He said, “I know you don’t have children and no one loves you, but it’s not weird for a child to love their parent @AnnCoulter. We call your side weird for wanting credit for crowd sizes. You call our side weird for loving our family. I’ll take our side any day.”
I know that you don’t have any children and I know no one loves you, but it is not weird for a child to love their parent @AnnCoulter. We call your side weird for wanting credit for crowd sizes. You call our side weird for loving our family. I’ll take our side any day.
— Chris Wozney 🇺🇸 (@ChrisWozney) August 22, 2024
The Common Sense Option @commonsenseopt also joined the discussion, questioning Coulter’s commitment to family values. They said, “This isn’t weird at all. I thought we were the party of family values? It’s a kid with disabilities proud of his dad. Put politics aside for a second and it’s actually a great moment. Don’t be like the left.”
This isn’t weird at all. I thought we were the party of family values? It’s a kid with disabilities proud of his dad. Put politics aside for a second and it’s actually a great moment. Don’t be like the left
— The Common Sense Option (@commonsenseopt) August 22, 2024
Aaron E Sepulveda 🌮 urged Ann Coulter to act more mature, tweeting, “Why are you trying to dunk on a kid? You need to grow up.”
Why are you trying to dunk on a kid? You need to grow up.
— Aaron E Sepulveda 🌮 (@AaronESepulveda) August 22, 2024
Moreover, Brennan Stultz @theinkbubble criticized Coulter’s behavior, saying, “A son emotionally moved by a father who he clearly loves is weird to you? That’s petty and not helpful to whatever point you’re trying to make on the election.”
A son emotionally moved by a father who he clearly loves is weird to you? That’s petty and not helpful to whatever point you’re trying to make on the election.
— Brennan Stultz (@theinkbubble) August 22, 2024
Coulter’s tweet and the big reactions to it show a larger issue about empathy and respect in politics. Why does it seem like some people care more about scoring political points than being kind? Is making fun of a touching family moment really the best way to win an argument? The strong backlash shows many people are tired of seeing real emotions ignored in favor of political drama. Can’t we just appreciate a sincere moment without turning it into a debate?
