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- Walz faces backlash after saying he has made friends with school shooters in VP debate (newsbreak.com)
Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz has sparked controversy after a comment he made during a debate.
Walz stated he had "become friends with school shooters," which has been met with outrage by some, including the father of a Parkland shooting victim.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk also criticized Walz, calling the comment "mind-blowing."
However, others have defended Walz, suggesting he misspoke and meant to say he had befriended families affected by school shootings.
Walz’s campaign has not yet commented on the matter.
Both Walz and his running mate, Kamala Harris, are gun owners and have emphasized that Democrats are not seeking to abolish the Second Amendment.