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Tim Walz Faces Backlash Over Botched Football Term in Deleted Tweet

The Democratic vice presidential candidate is mocked for misusing a football term during a livestream with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

  • Minnesota Governor Tim Walz mistakenly referred to a 'pick 6' as a play that can be run, prompting widespread ridicule.
  • The tweet, intended to appeal to young male voters, was deleted after the error was noted and mocked online.
  • Former President Donald Trump's campaign and Republican VP candidate J.D. Vance criticized Walz's football knowledge.
  • Commentators and social media users questioned Walz's past as a high school football coach due to the gaffe.
  • The incident has added to scrutiny over Walz's public statements and his political campaign strategies.
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