Minnesota Governor Tim Walz delivered a spirited speech at the Democratic National Convention, where he accepted the vice-presidential nomination alongside Kamala Harris. Walz emphasized the need to "turn the page on Donald Trump" and presented the Democratic ticket as offering a better future for Americans. He shared his personal journey from a small-town teacher to a political leader, highlighting his and his wife’s struggles with infertility as part of a broader discussion on freedom. Walz criticized Republican policies, particularly Project 2025, which he described as serving the interests of the wealthy and extreme voices.