Why is social media on fire for Kamala Harris's running mate Tim Walz?

On social media, Kamala Harris's election candidate was unanimously praised. According to netizens, he has the energy of a caring father.

Kamala Harris' running mate, Tim Walz, was named a social media star on Tuesday, August 6.

The Midwestern governor of Minnesota was until now little known outside his home state. Before entering politics, Tim Walz was in the military and a member of the United States National Guard. He then spent many years in the world of education, both as a geography teacher and an American football coach.

Many characteristics that, according to many Internet users, reflect the energy of a caring father. According to Visibrain data, more than 7.6 million messages about him have been posted in the past three days.

DIY Tips and Vegan Turkey

From his relationship with his two kids to his DIY tips, including his infectious smile, Tim Walz hits all the right notes. Like a real dad, he offers tips on how to fix his car.

In a video, he shares his “pro tip of the day”: how to replace your car’s headlight harness. “You just cut the back off, use the retractable connectors, then reattach them and put them back in place. It takes about five minutes and you’re back on the road safe and sound,” he explains proudly.

“Tim Walz to use higher grades, increase the minimum volume, remove your sous-sol's video cables, remove the dirt from the terrasse, install a new drain into your garage port and meet a new window on your phone.” lawn mower”, Harnesses User comments under the video.

“I'm starting to worry that Tim Walz and my dad are the same person.” Add Internet user. “They're both named Tim, and when I talk to my dad on the phone, he asks me after about 30 seconds, 'How's the car?'”

A video with his daughters also surfaced again. The clip shows Tim Walls' daughter Hope talking to her father about their meal at the Minnesota State Fair.

“The quintessential American experience”

“So, let’s go get something to eat,” Tim Walz asks the camera. He turns to his daughter, who reminds him she’s a vegetarian. He offers her the turkey. “It’s meat,” Hope replies. Without hesitation, the governor jokes, “Not in Minnesota, turkey is special.”

The video has been viewed over 3 million times on X.com. “A Midwestern father telling his daughter that turkey is actually vegetarian is a quintessential American experience,” joke One user from X.

And so netizens began imagining the typical American dad phrases Tim Walz could utter. “When Walz has to go back inside to get his keys, he says without hesitation, ‘I wouldn’t have gotten far without them,’” one user wrote. For some, Kamala Harris’ running mate certainly has a collection of New Balance sneakers, the quintessential American dad shoe.

Another wrote: “Tim Vales will check your windshield washer fluid level and tire pressure before you leave on a trip.”

This isn't the first time Kamala Harris' new running mate has caused a stir on social media without her knowledge. Tim Walz's first use of the word “freak” to mock Donald Trump has gone viral on social media.