**Tim Walz Admits to False Statements, Downplays Impact on Voters**

Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz recently admitted to making numerous false statements but suggested that voters are not overly concerned about his missteps. In a "Fox News Sunday" interview, Walz addressed his various inaccuracies, including claims about being in Hong Kong during the Tiananmen Square massacre and details about his family’s reproductive choices. He attributed these errors to his passionate nature.

Walz particularly highlighted his misstatement during the vice-presidential debate where he incorrectly claimed to have become friends with school shooters while discussing gun violence. He further clarified a previous incorrect statement about his and his wife Gwen's use of in vitro fertilization (IVF). Gwen Walz had corrected the record in August, explaining that she had undergone intrauterine insemination (IUI) instead.

Walz attempted to minimize the discrepancy, shifting the focus to former President Donald Trump. He argued that voters are less concerned about the specifics of his reproductive claims and more about Trump’s alleged resistance to reproductive assistance methods. This point was part of a broader attack against Trump and GOP vice presidential candidate JD Vance.

During his interview, Walz insisted he would take responsibility for his errors and redirected attention to Vance's refusal to acknowledge Trump’s defeat in the 2020 election—a moment his campaign capitalized on by creating an ad highlighting Vance's stance. However, Walz struggled during the debate when pressed on his false claim about being in Hong Kong during the Tiananmen Square events, admitting he could be a "knucklehead" at times.

In addition, Walz defended changes to Minnesota's abortion policy under the Born Alive Infants Protection Act, arguing that the adjustments simply aligned state law with standard medical practice. He also discussed the case of Amber Thurman, who died following complications from the abortion pill mifepristone, pointing to restrictive state laws like those in Georgia as contributing factors. However, host Shannon Bream mentioned that Thurman's death was attributed to medical malpractice, according to her family's attorney.

Walz accused Vance and Trump of distorting his and Vice President Kamala Harris' stance on abortion, reiterating their commitment to restoring Roe v. Wade and supporting women’s right to make their own choices. This interview marks a shift as the Harris-Walz campaign has been more accessible to the media, responding to critics who have previously claimed the pair maintained a light media schedule since their nomination.