Radio host Jay Weber pulled off air despite apology for derogatory tweet about Tim Walz's son Gus

Conservative radio host Jay Weber was taken off air by I Heart Radio after backlash over a derogatory tweet about Tim Walz's neurodivergent son
UPDATED AUG 24, 2024
Conservative host Jay Weber was taken off air for demeaning remarks about Gus Walz (newstalk1130.iheart.com, Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Conservative host Jay Weber was taken off air for demeaning remarks about Gus Walz (newstalk1130.iheart.com, Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN: Conservative radio host Jay Weber was taken off air after backlash for his derogatory tweet targetting Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz's neurodivergent son Gus Walz, as per Raw Story.

The I Heart Radio website said Ben Yount was replacing the host for 'The Jay Weber Show'.

In a now-deleted post, Weber called the 17-year-old Gus a "blubbering b**** boy" for his emotional reaction during his father's speech at the Democratic National Convention on August 21.

He deleted his post on X (formerly Twitter) after immense backlash. However, Milwaukee County Supervisor Shawn Rolland shared a screenshot of his remarks.

The radio host had written, "Sorry, but this is embarrassing for both father and son. If the Walzs represent today's American man, this country is screwed: 'Meet my son, Gus. He's a blubbering b**** boy. His mother and I are very proud'."



 

Jay Weber apologizes following backlash over his remarks on Gus Walz

Gus Walz, who has ADHD, a non-verbal learning disorder, and an anxiety disorder, stood up, tears flowing from his eyes as the Minnesota governor shared his family's fertility journey. Being at the peak of his emotions, he jumped up, sobbing, and said, "That's my dad!"

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 21: (L-R) Minnesota first lady Gwen Walz and her children Gus Walz and Hope Walz look on during the third day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on August 21, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. Delegates, politicians, and Democratic Party supporters are in Chicago for the convention, concluding with current Vice President Kamala Harris accepting her party's presidential nomination. The DNC takes place from August 19-22. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
Gus Walz started to sob, sitting with his mother, Gwen Walz, and sister, Hope Walz, as his father, Tim Walz, recalled his family's fertility journey in his DNC speech (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

Weber penned an apology statement claiming he did not know Gus was "disabled," adding he had been challenging the Minnesota governor on "substance and character" since he became the VP candidate. Weber added that Walz was a "congenital liar" who destroyed the Gopher State in many ways.

He later deleted the apology post.



 

Weber then came up with another apology without naming Gus or the Democratic VP nominee.

"This is a fuller apology for something stupid and hurtful I said yesterday. I said it without thinking or having the facts. No excuses," he wrote on X. "Having been a teacher, I've had a standard of never involving children, I broke that, and I'm disappointed with myself. I apologize to...."



 

Right-wing commentator Ann Coulter also attacked Gus for his emotional DNC moment, labeling him "weird," but later deleted her remarks after backlash.

Internet slams Jay Weber over his remarks against Gus Walz

Outraged at Jay Weber's response to Gus Walz's behavior at the DNC, netizens welcomed the radio team's decision to pull him off the air. At the same time, they slammed him with some suggesting that he should be fired.

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 21: Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz celebrates with his son Gus Walz (C-L), wife Gwen Walz (R) and daughter Hope Walz (L) after accepting the Democratic vice presidential nomination on stage during the third day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on August 21, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. Delegates, politicians, and Democratic Party supporters are in Chicago for the convention, concluding with current Vice President Kamala Harris accepting her party's presidential nomination. The DNC takes place from August 19-22. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Gus Walz's emotional reaction to his father Tim Walz's DNC speech was criticized by conservatives even though he has ADHD (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

"He needs to be fired, not just pulled off the air!," a user wrote.

"Good and I hope he never gets his job back, his wording was cruel, hateful, and so disgusting, it physically hurt to read those words and to think he was talking about a young person who did absolutely nothing wrong but show emotional love for his father," another remarked.

"@JayWeber3 and his likes should become persona non grata at any news outlet. If he had one shed of decency he would never have said something so vile in the first place. Something, something consequences," read a response.

"As it should be! Attacking this kid for loving his dad is just plain disgusting and way below the line," added one user.



 



 



 



 

"He's tried to walk it back, but what makes it even more egregious is that he says he was a teacher himself. People need to decide now what kind of person they want to be," someone else opined.

"I do not understand the GOP. They talk a big talk about having children, pro-life and the bash a loving family and a young man who loves and is proud of his father. It is truly baffling," an individual said.

"He still has free speech - he can now be as ignorant and vile as he wants just without the advertising and paycheck," another user added.

"This is so egregious, he doesn't even deserve a redemption tour. I don't want an apology and all the learning and growing he's going to do about neurodivergent people. I don't want to hear it. He said hateful, horrible things about a child," read one remark.



 



 



 



 

This article contains remarks made on the Internet by individual people and organizations. MEAWW cannot confirm them independently and does not support claims or opinions being made online.

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