Tim Walz doubles down on remarks his children were conceived through IVF despite wife debunking claim

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS: Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris' running mate Tim Walz doubled down on Wednesday, August 21, during the Democratic National Convention (DNC) speech about his family's experience of receiving fertility treatment through in vitro fertilization (IVF) despite his wife debunking the claim.

During his first public appearance as Kamala Harris' VP pick, Walz revealed that he and his wife Gwen underwent infertility treatments for years before deciding to start a family, according to BBC.

Walz doubles down that his children were conceived through IVF

Walz said during the DNC speech, "We've got a golden rule - Mind your own damn business. And that includes IVF infertility treatments. And this is personal for Gwen and I."

He went on to say, "If you've never experienced the hell that is infertility, I guarantee you, you know somebody who has, and I can remember praying each night for a phone call, the pit in your stomach when the phone had ring, and the absolute agony when we heard the treatments hadn't worked."

He added, "It took Gwen and I years, but we had access to fertility treatments and when our daughter was born, we named her Hope. Hope, Gus and Gwen, you are my entire world and I love you."

He further stated, "I'm letting you in on how we started a family because this is a big part about what this election is about. Freedom. When Republicans use the word freedom, they mean that the government should be free to invade your doctor's office."

Walz was met with cheers during his acceptance speech and thanked those who were gathered for 'bringing the joy' to the 2024 election.

Gwen Walz debunks IVF claims

Tim Walz's wife Gwen has clarified that they did not go through IVF despite the running mate repeatedly alluding to the fertility treatments on the campaign trail.

Gwen informed in an interview with Glamour that they went through intrauterine insemination (IUI) treatments to conceive their daughter, Hope, according to BBC.

IUI is the process of placing sperm directly into a woman's uterus and is known more commonly as artificial insemination. It is at times tried as an alternative before the IVF process for being less expensive, invasive, and controversial.

She said, "Our fertility journey was an incredibly personal and difficult experience. Like so many who have experienced these challenges, we kept it largely to ourselves at the time."

She mentioned that their family decided to talk about the experience after seeing the attacks on fertility and reproductive rights, particularly in Alabama.

Walz trolled as he doubles down on his family's IVF journey

Many people on the internet took jibes at Tim Walz as he talked about his family's experience of receiving fertility treatment through in vitro fertilization (IVF) despite his wife debunking the claim.

A user wrote on X, "While he tells you to mind your own business, he is setting up hotlines so people can snitch on each other", while one added, "If you lie about stolen valor, there isn’t anything you won’t lie about."

A person also stated, "Walz is a pathological liar just like Kamala Harris. That’s why she chose him", whereas one mentioned, "It's all staged and fake!"

A user also wrote, "The lying is an issue. But why does he continue to talk about it?" while one commented, "This guy seems like a pathological liar"

A person also mentioned, "All they do is lie and bash Trump. It's like they are in a cartoon world", whereas one wrote, "They are complete morons. As if they almost expect nobody to check the truth."

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