Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, a prominent figure in the Democratic party and a symbol of the "new masculinity" that the party frequently touts, has recently come under fire for his comments during a podcast interview with California Governor Gavin Newsom.
The podcast, widely believed to be a platform for Newsom's 2028 presidential campaign, featured Walz expressing his frustration with Fox News for not recognizing his masculinity.
His remarks have sparked controversy, not least from Caitlyn Jenner, a transgender icon and political enigma, who criticized Walz's unusual display of masculinity.
According to the Western Journal, during the podcast, Walz expressed his bewilderment at Fox News' refusal to acknowledge his masculinity. "Not that I spend much time thinking about this, and it just baffled me how much time they spent trying to attack me that I wasnt, like, masculine enough in their vision," Walz said. He further noted that Fox News had focused on him using a straw to drink a milkshake, which he found perplexing.
Walz continued his critique of Fox News, accusing the network of obsessing over his sexuality and masculinity. He claimed that Fox News hosts spent considerable time suggesting that he was gay and not masculine enough because he didn't conform to their expectations of a football coach. In a bold assertion of his masculinity, Walz stated, "I think I could kick most of their a**. I do think that," and added, "I know I can outrun them."
In the same interview, Walz also suggested that he could engage in a fake pro wrestling fight with the Fox News hosts, claiming, "I think I scare them a little bit." This statement was met with a retort from Jenner, who tweeted, "I am more 'masculine' than this [clown emoji] Gov Walz."
Jenner's response is noteworthy for several reasons. Firstly, Jenner is a man who transitioned to a woman, contrasting with Walz, who is a man struggling to assert his masculinity. Secondly, Jenner is a former Olympian with significant athletic achievements, surpassing those of Walz. Lastly, Jenner's political stance does not involve constantly questioning why he isn't taken seriously in his chosen gender.
Walz, who gained his position by promoting "new masculinity" and labeling Republicans as "weird," has now found himself on Newsom's podcast, questioning why his masculinity is being challenged. His comments have been met with ridicule, as he threatens to fight or flee from both men and women who question his masculinity.
Jenner, a Fox contributor who identifies as a woman in our changing times, also has Republican credentials. If Walz is looking for a physical contest to prove his masculinity, Jenner seems ready to accept the challenge. The smart money, it seems, would be on the former decathlete.
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