A viral post shared on Facebook claims that 2024 Democratic vice presidential nominee and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has purportedly been barred from college football games following recent booing.
Verdict: False
The claim is false and originally stems from an Oct. 1 article published on the satire site “SpaceX Mania.”
Fact Check:
The recent vice presidential debate between Walz and Republican Ohio Sen. JD Vance drew 43.1 million viewers, according to The New York Times, which cited Nielsen. The debate was hosted by CBS News and simulcast by other networks, the outlet reported.
The Facebook post, which has received 12,000 likes as of writing, claims Walz has purportedly been barred from college football games following recent booing. “BREAKINGS: Tim Walz Barred from College Football Games After Boos Erupt: ‘We Don’t Want You Her!'” the post, which contains a typo, reads.
The claim is false and originally stems from an Oct. 1 article published on the satire site “SpaceX Mania.”
“All the information on this website – SpaceXMania.com – is published in good faith and for general information purposes only. SpaceXMania does not make any warranties about the completeness, reliability, and accuracy of this information. Any action you take upon the information you find on this website (SpaceXMania), is strictly at your own risk. SpaceXMania will not be liable for any losses and/or damages in connection with the use of our website,” the site’s “Disclaimer” page reads.
“Please note that [articles] under the category ‘SATIRE’ are satirical in nature and are not meant to be taken seriously. These articles are meant to be humorous and are often entirely made up. We make no claim that the information presented in these articles is true or accurate,” an “About Satire” note on the same page indicates. (RELATED: Tim Walz Speech About Visiting Afghanistan Lacks Important Context)
The claim follows Walz’s recent appearance at the Minnesota-Michigan game, where he was booed by fans, according to Fox News.
Likewise, Check Your Fact did not find any credible news reports to support the claim. In fact, the opposite is true. On Oct. 2, Snopes reported the claim was false, also indicating it originally stemmed from the satire site.
Additionally, Walz has neither referenced the claim on his website nor his verified social media accounts.
Check Your Fact has contacted Walz’s office for comment.