Tim Walz says his son, Gus, witnessed a shooting at a rec center
SUMMARY
During the vice-presidential debate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz revealed his son, Gus, witnessed a shooting at a St. Paul recreation center in 2023, where a teenager was shot in the head. Walz shared this emotional story while advocating for stronger gun control measures, including red-flag laws, expanded background checks, and better research on gun violence. In response, Sen. JD Vance expressed sympathy for Walz’s son, calling the situation "awful." Vance acknowledged the severity of gun violence but proposed solutions focused on fortifying schools with stronger security, resource officers, and addressing mental health issues. While both candidates agreed gun violence is a serious issue, they offered starkly different approaches. Walz emphasized gun control measures that wouldn’t infringe on Second Amendment rights, while Vance highlighted the need for common-sense security improvements and law enforcement efforts to curb violence in cities.
