Minnesota Governor Tim Walz's brother, Jeff Walz, recently made headlines for expressing his disagreement with his sibling's policies. In an interview, Jeff Walz stated that he did not intend to influence the general public with his social media posts, which garnered attention last week.
Jeff Walz clarified that he has no plans to campaign for or against his brother in the upcoming November election. His comments on Facebook, where he mentioned being opposed to all of his brother's ideologies and even contemplated endorsing Trump, sparked controversy.
However, Jeff Walz has since expressed regret for sharing his views on social media. He explained that his posts were meant to clarify his political stance to friends and acquaintances who mistakenly assumed he shared his brother's beliefs. Jeff Walz acknowledged that Facebook was not the appropriate platform for such discussions.
Despite the differences in their political views, Jeff Walz lamented the distance that has grown between him and his brother over the years. He expressed a desire for civil discourse and hoped that they could maintain a respectful relationship despite their disagreements.
Jeff Walz declined to disclose his voting preference for the upcoming election but has a history of supporting Trump, dating back to the 2016 presidential campaign. He emphasized that any stories he could share about Tim Walz would not reveal anything hidden about him.