Donald Trump Jr. Faces Backlash After Baseless Attack on VP Pick Tim Walz
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Donald Trump Jr. found himself at the center of a social media storm after a bizarre and ill-conceived attempt to smear Democratic Vice Presidential nominee Tim Walz. In a move widely condemned as tasteless and desperate, Trump Jr. tried to spread a baseless and inappropriate rumor involving Walz and horse semen.
The controversy began when Trump Jr. shared a spoof of the famous “Got Milk?” ad, featuring an altered image of Walz with a milk mustache and a horse in the background, insinuating something far more sinister than a dairy promotion. This post seemed to mimic a previous false rumor that had circulated about J.D. Vance, Walz’s Republican counterpart, involving an equally absurd and fabricated claim.
Despite the outlandish nature of the Vance rumor, it had gained traction online before being debunked. Trump Jr.’s attempt to replicate the viral success of that rumor backfired almost immediately. Social media users were quick to criticize the post, with many condemning it as desperate and unbecoming. One user wrote, “Sad.
Your desperation is showing,” while another added, “A Trump talking about stolen valor is really something you’d have to be high on cocaine to not laugh at.” Another user tweeted, “Your desperation is extremely embarrassing, even by your standards.” Criticism continued to pour in, with one commenter noting, “Itโs starting to look like the ‘weird’ psyop was just psychological projection.” Another slammed the post, saying, “This is yet another reason why MAGA’s lose. You guys are playing defense, again.
As perย Indy 100, Your counter to the JD Vance couch thing is to try and actually insinuate Tim Walz sucks horse cock. The difference is the JD Vance thing is believable, and this just makes you all look desperate.” Adding to the controversy, Trump Jr. also accused Walz of ‘stolen valor,’ claiming he exaggerated his military service. Walz, who served in the National Guard for 24 years before retiring in 2005, has been a staunch advocate for veterans throughout his political career.
The Harris campaign quickly defended Walz’s record, stating, “After 24 years of military service, Governor Walz retired in 2005 and ran for Congress, where he chaired Veterans Affairs and was a tireless advocate for our men and women in uniform โ and as Vice President of the United States, he will continue to be a relentless champion for our veterans and military families.”
Even former President Donald Trump weighed in, launching his own attack on Walz, accusing him of supporting policies that are “not even possible to believe they exist,” and claiming he is “worse than Biden” on issues like transgender rights and crime.
The entire episode has highlighted the increasingly aggressive and unfounded tactics being used in the current political climate, with Trump Jr.’s attempt to discredit Walz serving as a prime example of how quickly such efforts can backfire.
