Michigan fans criticize Tim Walz before Minnesota game

University of Michigan fans created a ruckus Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz When his entourage arrived at the Wolverines’ game against Minnesota on Saturday, they were forced to wait in the rain.

Soaked fans at the Ann Arbor stadium also chanted “Tampon Tim” for the Democratic vice-presidential nominee — an apparent dig at the law Walz signed in Minnesota that mandated free tampons in schools, including boys’ rooms. Tampons are allowed.

While some supporters on the bus held signs in support of Walz and Vice President Kamala Harris, their heavy security presence caused an uproar as it forced Michigan fans to wait for 30 minutes in the rain before entering the venue .

“VP candidate Tim Walz angers Michigan fans,” one fan Said on TikTok.

Representatives for the Michigan football team did not immediately respond to questions about fans’ delayed entry times.

Despite coming from the rival team’s home state, Walz arrived early in the game to interact with Michigan fans.

Walz – who has preached His tenure coaching high school football On the campaign trail – Also ran onto the field to meet the team’s head coach Sharon Moore, but failed to reach her. He finally agreed to a hug from the Minnesota Golden Gophers mascot.

Democrats had little to say after the conclusion of the game, in which Michigan defeated the University of Minnesota 27–24.

Walz’s trip to watch the teams play is expected to be his final major campaign appearance before the coming week Vice Presidential debate against JD Vance.

According to a source, after Saturday’s game, Walz will travel to Northern Michigan to prepare for the final debate before the faceoff told the Associated Press.

Michigan is one of the key battlegrounds in the November presidential election.

“No one is winning in this state right now,” Democratic Representative Debbie Dingell of Michigan told reporters just before Walz’s arrival on Saturday. “We are a purple state. “Donald Trump has not won this state and Kamala Harris has not won this state.”