The emotional moment when Gus Walz tearfully expressed pride in his father, Tim Walz, during the Democratic National Convention, sparked widespread support and some controversy. Conservative commentator Ann Coulter faced significant backlash after mocking Gus, who has a nonverbal learning disorder, ADHD, and anxiety, by calling him 'weird' in a now-deleted tweet. Prominent figures, including Michelle Obama and various celebrities, defended Gus and criticized Coulter's insensitivity. Coulter later explained she deleted the tweet upon learning of Gus's neurodivergence but did not apologize, instead blaming Democrats for normalizing the term 'weird.' The incident has drawn attention to the stigmatization of neurodivergent individuals and highlighted a broader call for empathy and respect.