Tim Walz Accused of Inappropriate Relationship with Student—What We Know So Far

Tim Walz is facing unverified allegations of inappropriate behavior with male students during his teaching career, potentially affecting the Democratic campaign. On Saturday, a social media user named @DocNetyoutube accused Kamala Harris's running mate of having an "inappropriate" relationship with a male student and visiting a gay bar while working as a professor and football coach. The Harris-Walz campaign has yet to respond to the tweet, which has gained significant attention online.

The user claimed they received a tip in August suggesting that Walz had an inappropriate relationship with a minor and that he quit teaching after allegedly being caught in a compromising situation with a student. In their tweet, the user insinuated that Walz's departure from teaching was linked to an incident involving a male student who had stayed overnight at his home and accompanied him to a gay bar. The user further alleged that the school board held a meeting about the situation.

Additionally, the user stated that Walz was nicknamed "Touchdown Timmy" by students due to the alleged relationship, although no further details have been provided, and the accusations remain unverified.

Meanwhile, some of Walz's former students, particularly those from the LGBTQ+ community, have spoken positively about him. Seth Elliot Meyer, who came out as queer during his freshman year, described Walz as a "refuge" for gay students. Meyer praised Walz for being a supportive and strong ally, noting that his masculine demeanor helped create a safe space for students who were coming to terms with their identities.