A conservative radio host has apologized after posting a disgusting tweet about Minnesota Governor Tim Walz’s disabled son, Gus.
WISN-Milwaukee talk show host Jay Weber was criticized online after calling 17-year-old Gus Walz a “blubbering bitch” for his emotional reaction to his father’s speech at the Democratic National Convention.
In a since-deleted tweet, Weber wrote: “Sorry, but this is embarrassing for both father and son. If the Walzs represent the modern American man, this country is screwed; meet my son, Gus. He is a sniveling b**** boy. His mother and I are very proud.”
The comment came after Gus, who is neurodivergent with ADHD, an anxiety disorder and a nonverbal learning disability, tearfully exclaimed, “That’s my dad,” during Governor Walz’s speech.
His emotional support for his father was soon called ‘painful’ by many, before they realised the extent of his limitations.
Jay Weber, a talk show host at WISN-Milwaukee, was criticized online after he called 17-year-old Gus Walz a “blubbering b**** boy” for his emotional reaction to his father’s speech at the Democratic National Convention
Weber’s comment came after Gus Walz, who is neurodivergent, has ADHD, an anxiety disorder and a nonverbal learning disability, tearfully exclaimed, “That’s my dad,” during Governor Walz’s speech
In a since-deleted tweet, Weber wrote: “Sorry, but this is embarrassing for both father and son. If the Walzs represent the modern American man, this country is screwed; ‘Meet my son, Gus. He is a sniveling b**** boy. His mother and I are very proud.’
When Weber learned of the teen’s disorders, he quickly reversed his decision.
“I didn’t know the child was disabled and deleted the post,” he wrote in a follow-up tweet.
In a longer apology posted to X Friday morning, Weber wrote, “This is a more extensive apology for something stupid and hurtful I said yesterday. I said it without thinking or knowing the facts. No excuses. As a teacher, I had a standard of never involving children, but I broke that and I’m disappointed in myself.”
“I apologize to the Walz family and anyone who was offended. I feel terrible, I’m so sorry,” he added.
However, users were quick to reject his apology and question the sincerity of his response.
“I didn’t realize the child was disabled and deleted the post,” he wrote in a follow-up tweet
Pictured: Jay Weber’s apology shared on his X account
One of them noted: ‘Apologies are only useful if they are accompanied by changed behavior. Your timeline today is filled with misogyny and hate. That tweet is who you are.’
Another wrote: ‘You feel terrible because your job is now on the line. You are a sick person with no decency.’
“You’re just sad that you got called names. The kind of disgusting behavior and vitriol you’ve displayed doesn’t just go away. You’ve shown your true colors to the world and man is it ugly. Luckily most of Milwaukee disagrees with you. I hope your replacement is better,” a third irate user responded.