Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz stirred up controversy during a rally in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, over the weekend with his remark, "We can't afford four more years of this." The comment, made while discussing gun violence, prompted a social media backlash and drew criticism from conservative commentators who interpreted it as a swipe at the Biden administration. The incident occurred as Walz, the running mate of Vice President Kamala Harris, was addressing the issue of gun safety laws and the need for change.

During his speech, Walz highlighted the efforts in Minnesota to implement enhanced background checks and red flag laws in an attempt to address gun violence. He also emphasized Harris' stance on the issue, contrasting her message of hope with what he described as fear-mongering tactics used by others. Transitioning to the topic of Project 2025, a campaign that the Trump administration has distanced itself from, Walz's mention of "four more years" left room for interpretation, leading to online mockery and speculation.

Conservative commentators took to social media to mock Walz, with some suggesting that his statement was inadvertently campaigning for the Trump administration. The Trump War Room Twitter account, affiliated with the former president's campaign, seized on the opportunity to twist Walz's words, framing them as an endorsement for Kamala Harris. Despite the ambiguity surrounding Walz's remark, it raised questions about his messaging and its alignment with the Harris campaign's platform. Fox News Digital reached out to Harris' team for clarification but has not received a response as of yet.