Gov. Tim Walz’s wife Gwen ignited fiery criticism after she assigned Americans homework and spoke to them like children.
In a video shared by the campaign for Vice President Kamala Harris on X, the wife of the Democrat’s running mate announced she had an “assignment” for voters before sharing details in what many saw as a patronizing voice.
“Hey, Kamala HQ. I’m Gwen Walls, and I have been an educator for a really long time, I’m here with an assignment for you today. It’s due on November fifth,” she said in the video, which has garnered over 1.5 million views since being posted on Sunday by the rapid response page of Harris’ presidential campaign.
Gwen Walz has an assignment for you 👩🏫 pic.twitter.com/tTBZPJxsjs
— Kamala HQ (@KamalaHQ) October 13, 2024
“Now, I’m gonna put my teacher glasses on because this is really serious, like a final and there’s no late work,” Walz continued.
“I need you to take yourself and three friends to the ballot box and make your voice heard. You have to vote,” the Minnesota governor’s wife added.” I’m gonna repeat that again. You and three of your friends have to make your voices heard by voting.”
“If you need more information, just go to iwillvote.com,” Walz concluded. “And remember, no late work.”
The longtime educator got about the same reaction from social media users as she likely did when assigning homework in class, just dialed up a few notches.
Why does it always seem like she’s talking to a bunch of toddlers?
— Planet Of Memes (@PlanetOfMemes) October 13, 2024
I will vote for Trump, me & my 3 friends😉
— KimL. (@kimberlya6111) October 14, 2024
I’ll just serve detention.
— 🫃🏼💉🇺🇦🥥Hollaria Briden, Esq. (@HollyBriden) October 13, 2024
Gwen Walz is acting like a predator here.
Creepy.
— Paul A. Szypula 🇺🇸 (@Bubblebathgirl) October 13, 2024
I’m an adult. I don’t need this psychotic ex-teacher talking to me like I’m five.
— California Patriot (@PatriotNev20468) October 14, 2024
I’m sorry, but she is one weird person.
— Lacy (@LacyMacyGirl) October 14, 2024