(VOX 9) – Governor Tim Walz faces political opposition within his own family.

What we know

Jeff Walz, the brother of the Minnesota governor, reportedly recently made Facebook posts opposing Walz’s campaign. In his comments, he wrote that he was “100% against all of his ideologies.” Jeff Walz added in an additional comment: “The stories I could tell. Not the type of character you want making decisions about your future.”

Jeff Walz added that he hasn’t spoken to his brother since 2016.

After the posts went viral on X (formerly Twitter), Jeff Walz gave an interview to NewsNation on Wednesday to clarify his comments.

What does he say?

According to NewsNation, Jeff Walz regretted that his comments received so much attention, adding that he never influenced voters.

Instead, Jeff Walz, a Republican, said he tried to make it clear to friends that he doesn’t share his brother’s political beliefs. Jeff Walz added that he now feels Facebook was the wrong place to do that.

Jeff Walz said he was angry that Gov. Walz did not let his family know he would get the vice presidential nomination. Instead, Jeff Walz said, they heard the news on the radio.

Jeff Walz also made it clear that he does not wish to make any further public statements about his brother.