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Gwen Walz Rebukes JD Vance Over Comments on Childless Teachers

The former teacher and Minnesota First Lady defends educators and shares her personal struggle with infertility.

Gwen Walz, wife of Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, speaks at an "Educators for Harris-Walz" campaign event in Manassas, Virginia on August 30, 2024.
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Overview

  • Gwen Walz criticized JD Vance's remarks that childless teachers are unfit for the job.
  • She highlighted her own and her husband's struggles with infertility and reliance on fertility treatments.
  • Walz's speech marked her debut as a solo campaigner for her husband Tim Walz and Kamala Harris.
  • The comments by Vance were originally made in 2021 and resurfaced recently.
  • Walz's forceful rebuttal has drawn significant attention and praise from supporters.