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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Wife Gwen Face Scrutiny Over False IVF Claims Involving J.D. Vance

Aug 20, 2024, 02:57 PM

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is facing scrutiny after it was revealed that he falsely claimed his children were conceived through in vitro fertilization (IVF). Reports indicate that Walz and his wife, Gwen Walz, actually used intrauterine insemination (IUI), a procedure that does not involve the creation and handling of embryos, unlike IVF. CNN reporting highlights this discrepancy. This revelation comes amid accusations that Walz has previously lied about other aspects of his personal and professional life, including his military service and a DUI arrest. The false claim about IVF was reportedly used to criticize anti-abortion Republicans, suggesting that if it were up to them, he would not have a family. Walz's comments were also directed at J.D. Vance.