‘That’s My Dad.’ Proud Gus Walz Sobs at His Father’s Speech
Tim Walz’s children became the stars of his speech as they reacted with heart signs—and his son leapt to his feet, pointing and shouting through tears, “That’s my dad!”
The emotional moments between Walz and his children, Hope, 23, and Gus, 17, came as Walz spoke about his and wife Gwen’s battle with infertility and the “hell” they endured before finally welcoming their daughter in 2001.
Speaking to an audience already on its feet and roaring approval, Walz said: “When our daughter was born, we named her Hope,” as the camera panned to the 23-year-old, who formed her hands in the shape of a heart and mouthed the words, “I love you,” to her dad, tears welling in her eyes.