University of Michigan fans booed loudly on Saturday after Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz made his motorcade wait in the rain for Saturday's Wolverine-Minnesota game.
Drenched fans at Ann Arbor Stadium also shouted “tampon time” at the Democratic vice presidential nominee, an apparent nod to the law Walz signed in Minnesota that allows free tampons in schools, including boys' rooms. It was something to dig into.
Some of the supporters gathered on the bus held signs in support of Walz and Vice President Kamala Harris, but his heavy security led to boos and Michigan fans stood in the rain. People had to wait up to 30 minutes to be allowed into the venue.
“Vice presidential candidate Tim Walz pissed off Michigan fans,” said one fan. he said on TikTok.
Representatives for the Michigan State football team did not immediately respond to questions about delayed fan entry times.
Despite being from the rival team's hometown, Walz arrived early to the game, following the Michigan fans.
Walz, who has touted his role as a high school football coach during his campaign, rushed to the field to meet with the team's head coach, Sherone Moore, but could not be reached. He ultimately settled for a hug from the Minnesota Golden Gophers mascot.
Democrats said little after the game, in which the University of Michigan defeated the University of Minnesota, 27-24.
Walz's visit to watch his team play is expected to be his last major campaign appearance before next week's vice presidential debate with J.D. Vance.
After Saturday's game, Walz will travel to northern Michigan for final debate preparation before the showdown, sources said. he told the Associated Press.
Michigan is one of the key battleground states in the November presidential election.
“No one is going to win this state right now,” Democratic Rep. Debbie Dingell of Michigan told reporters shortly before Walz's arrival on Saturday. “We're a purple state. Donald Trump hasn't won this state, and Kamala Harris hasn't won this state.”
