Tim Walz changed the 2024 election with a single viral diss—and earned a VP nod because of it

The Minnesota governor handed Democrats a potent political weapon at a critical time in the campaign.

Kamala Harris’ vice presidential pick, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, is a man of many strengths. As a former senior noncommissioned Army officer, educator, and elected official, his political resume screams public service. But perhaps his greatest contribution to American civic life boils down to a single viral insult.