Barack Obama praised Tim Walz’s signature flannel shirts.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz may not have been in attendance at the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday night, but his fashion sense was certainly palpable. On Tuesday, former US President Barack Obama praised Walz’s signature flannel shirts, saying they “didn’t come from some political advisor, they came from his closet.”
Obama on Tim Walz: Let me tell you something. I love this guy… You can tell that the flannel shirts he wears aren’t from some political consultant, but from his closet, and that they’ve been through some stuff. pic.twitter.com/8vYqzNvWNy
— Acyn (@Acyn) August 21, 2024
The next day, Walz’s wife, Gwen, responded to Obama’s comment by posting a photo of her husband sewing a button on one of his beloved flannel shirts. “It’s so true, @BarackObama. Tim loves his washcloths,” she wrote on X.
Obama reposted the photo and expressed his admiration for Walz. “I love this man. Tune in tonight to hear from @Tim_Walz – a man who knows what leadership looks like – and how to mend his own flannels.”
I love this man. Tune in tonight to hear about it @Tim_Walz – a man who knows what leadership looks like – and how to mend his own flannels. https://t.co/exzqjUzplL
– Barack Obama (@BarackObama) August 22, 2024
The exchange took place just before Tim Walz accepted his party’s nomination for vice president on Wednesday. Walz’s flannel style is a hallmark of his folksy, down-to-earth personality, and it seems to have resonated with voters. His conference speech was received with enthusiasm by the packed arena.
Walz thanked delegates for “bringing joy” to the election. “We are all here tonight for one beautiful, simple reason: we love this country,” he said, as thousands of delegates held up “Coach Walz” placards in red, white and blue.
Tim Walz’s speech was filled with intimate details about his family’s struggles, including their battle with infertility. He spoke about the importance of respecting the choices of others, saying, “In Minnesota we respect our neighbors and the personal choices they make, and even if we wouldn’t make those same choices for ourselves, we have a golden rule: the mine. own damn company.”
A heartwarming clip shared on social media showed Walz’s son, Gus, in tears next to his mother and sister, Hope, as they clapped and cheered for the governor.
Tim Walz’s children are in tears: “That’s my dad!” pic.twitter.com/xfw3C2aI9N
— Brennan Murphy (@brenade) August 22, 2024
Meanwhile, Wednesday’s convention featured speeches from Barack and Michelle Obama.
