Conservative radio host Jay Weber is under fire for mocking Minnesota Governor Tim Walz’s teenage son, leading to widespread condemnation and an eventual apology.
Bollywood Fever: One day after Ann Coulter sparked outrage for mocking Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz’s son, conservative radio host Jay Weber is facing his own backlash for derogatory comments about the 17-year-old.
During the Democratic National Convention (DNC), a touching moment between Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and his son Gus went viral. In the video, Gus tearfully applauded his father’s speech, proudly exclaiming, “That’s my dad!” The emotional display resonated with many viewers, but Weber took a different approach.
On X (formerly Twitter), Weber, a host at Milwaukee’s talk station 1130 WISN, wrote: “Sorry, but this is embarrassing for both father and son. If the Walzs [sic] represent today’s American man, this country is screwed; ‘Meet my son, Gus. He’s a blubbering bitch boy. His mother and I are very proud.’”
The post quickly drew widespread criticism, especially given that Gus Walz has ADHD, an anxiety disorder, and a non-verbal learning disorder, as shared by his parents in an interview before the convention. Critics highlighted that Gus is still a minor and not a public figure, making Weber’s attack particularly inappropriate.
Weber has since deleted the post, but the damage was done. Milwaukee County Supervisor Shawn Rolland shared a screenshot, amplifying the backlash.
In response to the growing outrage, Weber issued an apology: “This is a fuller apology for something stupid and hurtful I said yesterday. I said it without thinking or having the facts. No excuses. Having been a teacher, I’ve had a standard of never involving children, I broke that and I’m disappointed with myself. I apologize to the Walz family and anyone who was offended. I feel horrible, I am so sorry.”
Weber’s station bio describes his show as “aggressive and passionate,” known for its “edgy sense-of-humor.” However, many pointed out that while Weber had apologized for his remarks about Gus Walz, a 2015 segment in which he joked about trading livestock for the hand of then 17-year-old Malia Obama remained live on his social media.
Adding to the fallout, Weber was notably absent from his show the day after the controversy, with the 1130 WISN website indicating that Ben Yount guest-hosted in his place.
Weber’s comments have reignited debates about the ethics of involving minors in political discourse, especially when they are not public figures themselves.
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