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A conservative radio host has issued a groveling apology after posting a vile tweet about Minnesota Governor Tim Walz's disabled son, Gus.
Jay Weber, a talk show host on WISN-Milwaukee, was slammed online after he called 17-year-old Gus Walz a 'blubbering b**** boy' for his emotional reaction to his father's speech at the Democratic National Convention.
In a now-deleted tweet, Weber wrote: '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.'
The comment came after Gus, who is neurodivergent, has ADHD, an anxiety disorder, and a non-verbal learning disorder, was seen tearfully exclaiming, 'That's my dad,' during Governor Walz's speech.
His emotional support of his father had many quick to call it 'cringe-worthy' before realizing the extent of his disabilities.
Jay Weber, a talk show host on WISN-Milwaukee, was slammed online after he called 17-year-old Gus Walz a 'blubbering b**** boy' for his emotional reaction to his father's speech at the Democratic National Convention
Weber's comment came after Gus Walz, who is neurodivergent, has ADHD , an anxiety disorder, and a non-verbal learning disorder, was seen tearfully exclaiming, 'That's my dad,' during Governor Walz's speech
In a now-deleted tweet, Weber wrote: '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'
Weber quickly backtracked, after learning of the teen's disorders.
'I didn't realize the kid was disabled, and have taken the post down,' he wrote in a follow-up tweet.
In a longer apology posted Friday morning on X, Weber wrote: 'This is a fuller apology for something stupid and hurtful I said yesterday. I said it without thinking or having the facts. No excuses. 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 the Walz family and anyone who was offended. I feel horrible, I am so sorry,' he added.
But users were quick to reject his apology and questioned the sincerity of his response.
Pictured: Jay Weber's apology he shared on his X account
One commented, ‘Apologies are only meaningful when they come with changed behavior. Your timeline today is full of misogyny and hate. That tweet is who you are.’
Another wrote, ‘You feel horrible because your job is now on the line. You’re a sick person with zero decency.’
‘You’re only sorry that you got called out. The type of vile behavior and vitriol you displayed don’t go away overnight. You showed your true colors for the world to see, and boy is it ugly. Thankfully most of Milwaukee doesn’t agree with you. Hope your replacement is better,’ a third furious user commented.
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