Minnesota Governor Tim Walz was criticized on social media after being caught on video his shotgun is loaded during a pheasant hunt.
“Tim Walz claims he carried 'weapons of war into battle' but can't carry a shotgun? This guy is weak. My younger sister might spank him. We’ll have to see,” country singer Jon Rich said in response. . video
The comments come after Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate hit the ground running on the opening day of pheasant hunting season in Minnesota, Walz invited members of the press to document the event.
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But the Minnesota governor's struggle to load his shotgun caught the attention of many social media users.
“Tim Walz seems as comfortable carrying a shotgun as Kamala answering basic questions,” said conservative commentator Buck Sexton in response to the video.
Tim Walz “60 Minutes”. (Screenshot/CBS News)
Harris campaign leaned heavily on Walz Midwestern roots In an effort to appeal to voters in critical Rust Belt states, Minnesota governor frequently invokes “common sense” gun laws while touting his ownership status of weapons and his history as a hunter.
The hunting skill was questioned after the three-hour hunt, CBS News reported Minnesota Governor Did Not Fire a Shot.
Conservative commentator John Cardillo said: “Tim Walz claims to be a lifelong bird hunter, but this clearly proves that he has no idea how to load or carry a semi-automatic shotgun.” “I shoot a lot of sporting clays with both semi-autos, but mostly with over-unders. He’s a newbie here.”
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz speaks during a campaign rally on August 7, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Andrew Harnick/Getty Images)
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“After trying to pull a shotgun on Tim Walz, I formally avoid the war zone and withdraw any criticism of him,” added conservative commentator Jason Robertson, alluding to Walz’s “stolen valor” accusations before the campaign. “He is a hero. He’s so bad with a gun that he saved American lives by avoiding war zones.”
“Tim Walz looks like someone who has never carried a shotgun,” says writer James Hirsen.
The video even drew comparisons to classic Looney Tunes character Elmer Fudd, who often fought with his shotgun in fictional Bugs Bunny chases.
Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz (Andrew Harnick/Getty Images)
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“This is Tim Walz’s pheasant hunt. Who did it better?” Conservative commentator Ian Miles Cheung compared Walz to the classic character standing next to a photograph.
Harris' campaign did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Fox News Digital.
