( NewsNation ) — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz , during a campaign stop in Pennsylvania, told supporters he needs “to talk to relatives too,” referencing reports of his brother and extended family showing support for former President Donald Trump.
“All of you know, I need to talk to relatives too,” KMSP-TV reported Walz said.
The Democratic vice presidential candidate was at the Highmark Amphitheater in Erie, Pennsylvania, campaigning in the swing state.
Exclusive: Jeff Walz clarifies comments, tells NewsNation he opposes Tim Walz’s views
Jeff Walz speaks out
Walz’s older brother, Jeff, exclusively told NewsNation that he does not wish to influence voters despite his opposition to his brother’s views.
Jeff Walz’s Facebook posts caused a stir in both mainstream and social media as he described the Minnesota governor as “not the type of character you want making decisions about your future.”
Despite saying to his Facebook friends that he had “thought long and hard” about publicly endorsing Trump , he now wishes to be uninvolved in any political campaign.