Far-right American conservative media pundit, author, and commentator Ann Coulter has no children of her own, as many speculated.
Key Takeaways
- Ann Coulter criticized a heartwarming moment between Tim Walz and his son.
- Her comments about Gus Walz have sparked outrage across the political scale.
- Ann Coulter’s criticism of other’s children led some to wonder if she was a mother herself.
Being a provocative commentator, particularly on the right, often involves courting controversy.
However, Ann Coulter sparked significant backlash after criticizing Minnesota Governor Tim Walz’s son, Gus, following the governor’s speech at the Democratic National Convention.
While many saw Gus Walz’s joyful tears during his father Tim Walz’s vice-presidential nomination speech as a touching and heartwarming moment, not everyone felt that way.
Ann Coulter posted a harsh tweet mocking Gus’s emotional reaction, and the backlash was swift and intense.
In a now-deleted post, Ann Coulter took to X/Twitter to mock Gus’s reaction with the caption, “Talk about weird.“
May we all be fortunate enough to love and be loved by a child like Gus Walz. pic.twitter.com/a1N3bYaHP1
— Wonky Muse (@wonkymuse) August 22, 2024
The backlash was immediate.
Many noted that her comment was needlessly cruel, especially considering that Gus’s parents have disclosed his struggles with a nonverbal learning disorder, ADHD, and an anxiety disorder.
DNC host Anna Navaro criticized Coulter on Instagram, calling her a ‘special kind of heart-less mutant.‘
You have to be a special kind of heart-less mutant to attack a 17 year-old special needs kid -not involved in politics- for the simple act of expressing love for his father.
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Furthermore, Shannon Watts, founder of Moms Demand Action, shared her thoughts, referencing her own experience with neurodivergence.
She wrote, “We’re not weird, we’re wonderful. And we’re your family, friends, and fellow Americans.”
I am neurodivergent. When I was 14, I was diagnosed with ADHD, OCD, and several learning disorders, including dyscalculia.
— Shannon Watts (@shannonrwatts) August 22, 2024
We’re not weird, we’re wonderful. And we’re your family, friends and fellow Americans. https://t.co/v15OQw734e
After that now-deleted rude tweet, many people started wondering whether Coulter has her own children.
While Coulter has been engaged multiple times, she has never married and does not have any children.
Throughout her career, she has been associated with various men, including those with ‘liberal‘ views.
Ultimately, she never had children.
Many who viewed Coulter’s comment about Gus Walz speculated that her not having any children would explain why she did not grasp the deep bond the running vice president shares with his son.
A very harsh Thread user critiqued Coulter’s comments, stating she ‘obviously‘ doesn’t have any children.
Ann Coulter obviously doesn’t have children. I’d bet she has never felt loved in her entire life as well.
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Furthermore, another person on Twitter stated that people making fun of a 17-year-old don’t understand what joy and love are about.
The people attacking or making fun of 17-year-old Gus Walz just don’t understand what JOY and LOVE are all about. They wish they had someone who cared as much about them as Gus does his dad.
— Brian Krassenstein (@krassenstein) August 22, 2024
Gus has a non verbal learning disability. He is neurodivergent and has ADHD. He is… pic.twitter.com/JCcF4R2ZwE
There is nothing inappropriate about a son showing emotion over his father’s achievement.
Such moments should be respected rather than criticized.
Following the backlash over her tweet about Gus, Coulter explained why she decided to take down the original tweet.
I took it down as soon as someone told me he’s autistic, but it’s Democrats who go around calling everyone weird thinking it’s hilariously funny
Via X
In Case You Did Not Know
- Ann Coulter has been associated with Jimmie Walker, Andrew Stein, David Wheaton, Dinesh D’souza, and more.
- Ann was portrayed by Cobie Smulders in Impeachment: American Crime Story.
- Ann Coulter has written 13 books and also publishes a syndicated newspaper column.
