@mckenzieallen157 Minnesota governor attended the #uofm game today and caused fans to wait in the rain for 30+ minutes. Boos, “Tampon Tim”, and threats to the police were being shouted. #fyp #dividedwefall #trump #harris #jdvance #timwalz #election2024 #tampontim #maga #daveportnoy #michigan #uofm #ncaa
University of Michigan fans vigorously booed Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz Saturday as he forced them to wait in the rain while his motorcade arrived at the Wolverine’s game against Minnesota Saturday.
The drenched fans at the Ann Arbor stadium also chanted “Tampon Tim” at the Democratic vice-presidential nominee — an apparent dig at a law Walz signed in Minnesota allowing free tampons in schools, including in boys rooms.
While some bused-in supporters held signs backing Walz and Vice President Kamala Harris, his hefty security detail prompted booing as it forced Michigan fans to wait up to 30 minutes in the rain before they were allowed to enter the venue.
“VP Candidate Tim Walz pissed off Michigan fans,” one fan said on TikTok.
Reps for the Michigan football team did not immediately respond to questions about the fans’ delayed entry time.
Despite hailing from the rival team’s home state, Walz arrived at the game early to tailgate with Michigan fans.
Walz — who has touted his stint coaching high school football on the campaign trail — also ran onto the field to meet with the team’s head coach, Sherrone Moore, but failed to reach him. He eventually settled for a hug from the Minnesota Golden Gophers mascot.
The Democrat had little to say after the game’s conclusion, which saw Michigan defeat the University of Minnesota 27-24.
Walz’s visit to see the teams play is expected to be his final major campaign appearance before the coming week’s vice presidential debate against JD Vance.
After Saturday’s game, Walz will travel to northern Michigan for final debate prep before the faceoff, a source told the Associated Press.
Michigan is one of the key battleground states in November’s presidential election.
“No one is winning this state right now,” Democratic Rep. Debbie Dingell of Michigan told reporters just before Walz’s arrival Saturday. “We are a purple state. Donald Trump hasn’t won this state and Kamala Harris hasn’t won this state.”
