Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, who has been chosen as Kamala Harris' vice presidential candidate, is known for his passion for cars. Following the announcement of Walz as the VP pick, supporters shared videos of him on social media, including a past get-out-the-vote clip where he criticizes Ford for using subpar components in the 2014 Edge. In the video, Walz addresses the camera, pointing out the low-quality headlight harness on the 2014 Ford Edge and calls it 'unacceptable.' Instead of recommending a full headlight replacement, he advises Ford Edge owners to purchase a new connector from an auto-parts store and connect it to the headlight using shrink wrapping. 'It's a quick five-minute fix, and you're safely back on the road,' he explains.
As reported by The Autopian, Walz owns a 1979 International Scout and has a dog named Scout. The Minneapolis Star Tribune mentions that the governor 'tinkers' with his Scout, and the vehicle's license plate, ONE MN, is linked to a campaign slogan. If the Harris campaign succeeds, Walz would join a line of car-loving American Vice Presidents. President Biden, who served as Vice President under Barack Obama, is famous for his affection for cars, notably owning a 1967 Chevrolet Corvette convertible, a gift from his wedding.
Walz's Scout wouldn't be the only unconventional 4x4 owned by a U.S. politician. Ronald Reagan famously kept a Subaru BRAT on his California ranch, demonstrating that car enthusiasm transcends political affiliations.
