The aide also hinted that Walz might avoid attending public sporting events for the foreseeable future. “Let’s just say the governor will probably be watching his football games from the comfort of his couch for a while.”
The fallout from the Michigan game wasn’t just limited to the stadium. Republicans were quick to seize on Walz’s disastrous outing as evidence that he’s out of touch with everyday Americans. Several prominent GOP figures took to social media to mock the governor’s reception, with one tweet reading, “Tim Walz can’t even win over football fans. Imagine what he’ll do to the country.”
Political commentators also noted the contrast between Walz’s reception and Trump’s. “If this weekend showed us anything, it’s that Trump still commands a massive, devoted following,” said one commentator. “Meanwhile, Walz couldn’t even muster polite applause in a college stadium. That’s not a good look.”
The Harris-Walz campaign’s failed attempt to troll Trump with the blimp stunt only added to the embarrassment, with critics calling it a “juvenile” effort to distract from Walz’s lack of charisma on the campaign trail.
