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Elections
Yes, the photo of Tim Walz’s relatives wearing shirts in support of Trump is real
Elections
A photo showing Tim Walz's relatives wearing shirts in support of Trump is real
The viral “Nebraska Walz’s for Trump” image shows distant cousins of vice presidential candidate Tim Walz.
Tim Walz
VERIFYING claims from Tim Walz’s DNC speech
The Minnesota governor and former high school teacher formally accepted the vice presidential nomination on Wednesday at the Democratic National Convention.
Tim Walz
Fact-checking Tim Walz's DNC speech
The Minnesota governor and former high school teacher formally accepted the vice presidential nomination on Wednesday at the Democratic National Convention.
Tim Walz
No, Tim Walz does not have a net worth of $138 million
A satire account on Facebook falsely claimed that Minn. Gov. Tim Walz and his wife are worth $138 million, but the couple’s net worth is likely under $1 million.
Elections
Tim Walz’s military service record: What we can VERIFY
VERIFY answers questions about Tim Walz’s military service, including if he retired before his National Guard unit deployed to Iraq and whether he saw combat.
Gigafact
No, Tim Walz didn’t suggest providing migrants ladders to scale the border fence
Following a recent CNN interview, viral posts falsely claimed Minn. Gov. Tim Walz wanted to invest in a “ladder factory” to help migrants illegally enter the U.S.
Government
Yes, Tim Walz signed a law requiring Minnesota public schools to provide free tampons in school bathrooms
The bill’s sponsor said “the vast majority” of the period products will be used in girls’ bathrooms but the law’s text is gender-neutral to accommodate all students.
Government
No, Tim Walz did not choose a new Minnesota flag because it resembles the flag of Somalia
Minnesota did pick a new flag in 2023 but Tim Walz was not involved in the selection process. Any similarities to the Somali flag are unintentional.
Elections
Post falsely claims Tim Walz is no longer Minnesota's governor
Some states require elected officials to resign before running for another office. That's not the case with Minnesota, despite claims Walz stepped down.
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