In the wake of the third night of the Democratic National Convention, the hosts of ABC’s “The View” found common ground on social media by criticizing Ann Coulter’s mockery of Gus Walz, the 17-year-old son of vice presidential candidate Tim Walz. Gus, who has a nonverbal learning disorder, went viral for his tearful reactions to his father’s speech at the Democratic National Convention. In a since-deleted post on X, Coulter criticized Gus, writing: “Talk about weird.”
“Oh my god. What the hell is this nonsense. Of course Republicans and Trump supporters on social media are attacking Gus Walls. He’s not a politician, just expressing his love for his dad,” Ana Navarro wrote in an Instagram post that included Coulter’s now-deleted comment.
“Gus Walls has several neurological disorders,” Navarro explained. “He has ADHD, anxiety, and a nonverbal learning disorder. Children and teens like Gus can have difficulty regulating their emotions in social situations. I’m not attacking Barron Trump and I never will. As far as I’m concerned, he’s out of control. They need to leave Gus Walls alone.”
Rosie O'Donnell responded to Coulter's comment, writing: “Talk about a heartless woman – she's the worst.”
“There is a special place in hell for adults who bully children,” Star Jones added. “God doesn't like ugliness…and he doesn't like children who bully them.” [too] “I am a sucker for disgusting, vile women who use their vast platform to denigrate the weak. #DoBetter.”
Tim Walls and his wife, Gwen, spoke to People magazine earlier this month, describing Gus' learning disorder as his “secret strength.”
“Like many American families, it took us some time to figure out how to make sure we did everything we could to ensure Gus’ success as he grew up,” the couple said in a statement. “It took time, but what became clear to us immediately was that Gus’ condition was not a setback — it was his secret strength.”
During his speech at the Democratic National Convention, Tim Walz shouted out to his children and wife, “Hope, Gus, and Gwen, you are my world and I love you.”
