Tim Walz Dodges Clarification on Shocking ‘School Shooter Friends’ Remark While Grabbing Pizza After VP Debate

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz stirred controversy following his strange admission during last night’s vice presidential debate, where he claimed to have ‘become friends with school shooters.’ However, when confronted by reporters for clarification after the debate, Walz ignored the questions and instead headed to a pizza shop in Manhattan with his wife, Gwen.

Following his heated exchange with Republican vice-presidential candidate JD Vance, Walz stopped by Justino’s Pizza in New York, where he settled on a sausage slice. But as reporters pressed him to explain the jaw-dropping comment he made on stage, Walz remained silent, refusing to address the growing concerns.

A video posted on X captures the moment a reporter asked the Democratic candidate, “Can you clarify what you meant when you said you befriended school shooters?” Walz, however, didn’t respond, continuing to browse the pizza options on display.

The Minnesota governor’s troubling statement—’I’ve become friends with school shooters’—came moments after he advocated for gun control reforms, leaving many viewers baffled. The remark was part of his response to a question about why he had shifted his position to now support bans on assault weapons. Walz also mentioned meeting with parents of Sandy Hook victims but failed to provide context for his bizarre admission.

The claim sparked immediate backlash, with many, including Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, expressing disbelief.

Trump took to Truth Social, writing: “Did Tampon Tim just say he’s ‘become friends with school shooters’? He isn’t even qualified to be governor, let alone Vice President. Walz and Kamala do not have what it takes!”

The odd comment came after Walz shared a personal story about his 17-year-old son, Gus, witnessing a shooting at a community center. “I’ve got a 17-year-old, and he witnessed a shooting while playing volleyball,” Walz said during the debate. Republican candidate JD Vance expressed his condolences, shocked by the revelation: “I didn’t know your 17-year-old witnessed a shooting. I’m sorry about that. Christ have mercy, that is awful.”

But despite the brief moment of bipartisan empathy, the debate was dominated by Walz’s strange and contradictory statements. In addition to his school shooter remark, Walz also attempted to explain an earlier false claim that he had been in Hong Kong during the Tiananmen Square protests in 1989. Walz conceded he had “misspoken,” trying to dismiss the long-standing lie as a youthful mistake. Reports had previously revealed that Walz wasn’t in China until months after the protests ended.

Outside the pizza shop, Walz was greeted by a small group of supporters chanting, “Let’s go Coach!” He briefly chatted with some of them, but the focus remained on his troubling debate performance and refusal to clarify his alarming statements.

As the controversy surrounding Walz’s comments continues to grow, voters are left questioning his judgment and suitability for higher office. While Walz seemed content to enjoy his pizza in New York, the fallout from his bizarre admissions may prove harder to digest.