Fact-Checking a Bizarre Claim About Democrat VP Nominee Tim Walz

The Claim

It's been suggested that Tim Walz, the Democratic vice-presidential nominee, had to have his stomach pumped after consuming horse semen. This claim, however, is likely false. There is no evidence or corroborating stories to support this claim. It seems to have originated as a joke on social media, following an Associated Press fact-check of a hoax involving Donald Trump's running mate, JD Vance.

The Facts

After Kamala Harris chose Walz as her running mate, the Minnesota governor became the subject of a humorous online rumor about him drinking horse semen. A fabricated screenshot of an Associated Press article appeared to be fact-checking this claim. Despite the rumor circulating for over a day, the Harris campaign has not issued a statement to deny or correct the record.

The False Reports

Another false report suggested that Walz was treated at Hennepin Healthcare Hospital, where doctors performed gastric lavage and provided supportive care to clean his stomach. These fabricated claims sparked a wave of memes, with conservatives perpetuating the likely false claim.

Infowars' Conclusion

While Infowars was unable to find contact information for the Harris-Walz campaign, we believe it's highly unlikely that the Minnesota governor consumed a gallon of horse semen. There would likely be documentation of such an unusual incident if it were true.

The Background

This unpleasant claim follows a now-deleted "fact-check" by the AP, where they investigated a false online joke that JD Vance wrote in his book Hillbilly Elegy that he had sex with a couch. Despite the AP's deletion of the article, claiming it was below their editorial standards, Walz referenced the false online rumor during his introduction as Harris' vice presidential candidate in Philadelphia.

Bottom Line

It's crucial in the world of politics and social media to separate fact from fiction. In this case, a bizarre and likely false claim about Tim Walz has been circulated online, sparking a wave of humorous and somewhat disturbing memes. As readers and voters, it's essential to critically evaluate such claims and seek out reliable sources. What are your thoughts on this strange rumor? We encourage you to share this article with your friends and sign up for our Daily Briefing, available every day at 6pm.