Caitlin Thielen, the spouse of NFL player Adam Thielen, seemed dissatisfied with Vice President Kamala Harris’ selection of a running mate on Tuesday.
Harris, recognized as the likely Democratic nominee for president, opted for Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate.
Harris is anticipated to secure her nomination to face former President Trump in the 2024 election during the Democratic National Convention later this month in Chicago. Trump has selected Senator JD Vance, R-Ohio, as his own running mate.
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Minnesota Vikings receiver Adam Thielen and his wife Caitlin announced they would be launching the Thielen Foundation, partnering with the U of M Masonic Children’s Hospital on Sept. 18, 2018, in Minneapolis. (Jerry Holt/Star Tribune via Getty Images)
Caitlin Thielen shared her reaction on X.
“Oh man.. terrible news. He has ruined Minneapolis,” she stated.
Governor Walz was in office during the Minneapolis riots that followed the police-related death of George Floyd.
Adam Thielen spent nine seasons with the Minnesota Vikings before moving to the Carolina Panthers for the 2023 season.
Over his career, he has recorded 637 receptions for 7,696 yards and 59 touchdowns, earning Pro Bowl selections in 2016 and 2017.
Harris elaborated on her choice of Walz.
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Adam Thielen of the Minnesota Vikings engages in warmups ahead of a game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on Jan. 1, 2023, in Green Bay, Wis. (Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
“It’s personal,” she stated. “He was raised in a small Nebraska town and spent summers working on his family’s farm. After losing his father to cancer at 19, his family relied on Social Security survivor benefits to stay afloat. At 17, he enlisted in the National Guard and served for 24 years, using his GI Bill to attend college and become a teacher.
“He served not only as a football coach but also as an advisor for the Gay-Straight Alliance.”
Harris highlighted Walz’s background as “impressive in its own right, showing how it shapes his record.”
“He collaborated with Republicans to secure infrastructure investments, cut taxes for working families, and successfully pushed for paid family and medical leave for Minnesotan families. After the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, he made Minnesota the first state to enact constitutional abortion protections and passed legislation mandating universal background checks for gun purchases as an avid hunter,” she added.
However, what Harris found most remarkable about Tim was “his profound commitment to his family,” expressing eagerness to create an administration aligned with their shared values.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz delivers remarks during the hometown heroes showcase at St. Paul Union Depot in St. Paul, Minn., on Aug. 9, 2022. (Matt Krohn/USA Today Sports)
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“Together, we are set to establish a formidable partnership and a remarkable team,” Harris affirmed. “We aim to win this election.”
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