Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, with an annual income exceeding $100,000 and a net worth over $1 million, claims to understand the financial struggles of average Americans—but his wealth tells a different story.
It’s a dumb ploy to begin with, but the fact that he doesn’t realize he makes so much more money than most people reveals just how out of touch he is.
At a Glance
- Governor Tim Walz claims to be the “poorest” VP candidate despite earning over $100,000 annually
- Walz’s total income was about $299,000, with $135,000 from pensions or annuities
- The average American income is significantly lower, around $63,795 annually
- Walz’s net worth is reported to be just over $1 million as of 2024
- Social media users criticized Walz for being out of touch with average Americans
Walz’s Misguided Attempt to Connect with Middle-Class Voters
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz – the man Kamala Harris thought was fit to be vice president – recently attempted to position himself as a relatable figure to middle-class Americans. And it didn’t win him the election like he thought it would.
Despite his annual income comfortably exceeding $100,000 and having a net worth of over $1 million, Walz bizarrely claimed to be the “poorest” vice presidential candidate in recent history.
“I thought it was a real flex when the Wall Street Journal pointed out that I might have been the least wealthy person to ever run for vice president,” Walz said.
If that’s poor…then most Americans are truly impoverished.
This misguided attempt to connect with voters who are genuinely struggling financially has backfired spectacularly, exposing the growing divide between wealthy politicians and the constituents they claim to represent.
In an interview with Minnesota Public Radio, Walz expressed surprise at the election results, stating, “It felt like at the rallies, at the things I was going to, the shops I was going in, that the momentum was going our way, and it obviously wasn’t at the end. So yeah, I was a little surprised. I thought we had a positive message and I thought the country was ready for that.”
Can you believe this guy?
The Stark Reality of Walz’s Finances
While Walz may believe his financial situation makes him relatable to the average American, the numbers tell a different story. His total income was reported to be about $299,000, with $135,000 coming from pensions or annuities. This is in stark contrast to the average American income of around $63,795 annually. Furthermore, Walz’s net worth is estimated to be just over $1 million as of 2024, placing him firmly in the upper echelons of American wealth.
This statement from Walz demonstrates a profound lack of self-awareness and a disconnect from the financial realities faced by most Americans. It’s hard to imagine how someone earning nearly five times the average American salary can claim to understand the struggles of paying bills and making ends meet.
Unsurprisingly, Walz’s comments were met with substantial criticism on social media. Many users pointed out the absurdity of his claims, questioning how someone with his level of wealth could possibly relate to the financial struggles of average Americans. Some even questioned how Walz could afford multiple trips to China while claiming to face financial difficulties.
If this is the best the Democrats have to offer, then they have some serious work to do.
