Tim Walz's Pheasant Hunt Becomes Campaign Flashpoint

Minnesota Governor faced criticism and mockery after struggling with his shotgun during a hunting event aimed at appealing to male voters.

Tim Walz, Democratic vice presidential candidate, participated in Minnesota's pheasant hunting season opener, highlighting his rural roots and outdoor interests.
During the hunt, Walz struggled to load his Beretta A400 shotgun, a moment that was captured on video and widely shared on social media.
The Trump campaign criticized the event as a political stunt to gain support from male voters, questioning Walz's authenticity as a gun owner.
Walz, previously rated highly by the NRA, has shifted towards supporting stricter gun control measures, drawing criticism from conservative commentators.
The Harris-Walz campaign launched a new coalition, Hunters and Anglers for Harris-Walz, to engage rural voters and address the gender gap in polls.