Walz says he needs to be ‘more specific’ over ‘friends with school shooters’ gaffe

Published October 2, 2024 5:54pm ET



Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) addressed the viral comment he made over becoming “friends with school shooters” at the vice presidential debate, explaining he needs to be “more specific” on this topic.

Walz made his comment on befriending school shooters when talking about gun violence during the debate, prompting confusion and jokes from viewers. When asked about this comment, Walz stated he had visited parents of the Sandy Hook school shooting victims, while also noting that gun control advocate David Hogg is “a good friend of mine.” 

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