Fact check: I'VE BECOME FRIENDS WITH SCHOOL SHOOTERS. -TIM WALZ fact check

1. Summary of the results

The statement "I'VE BECOME FRIENDS WITH SCHOOL SHOOTERS. -TIM WALZ" appears to be a misquote or a misunderstanding of Tim Walz's actual words during a debate, as reported by multiple sources ^{[1] [2] [3]}. According to these sources, Tim Walz misspoke and later clarified that he was referring to his relationships with the families of school shooting victims and survivors of mass shootings, such as those who survived the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre ^[2]. The sources suggest that Tim Walz has been working to address gun violence and school safety, and has met with legislative leaders to discuss these issues ^{[4] [5] [6]}. Key points from the analyses include:

• Tim Walz's close relationship with the families of school shooting victims ^[1]
• His efforts to address gun violence and school safety ^{[4] [5] [6]}
• The lack of evidence to support the claim that Tim Walz has become friends with school shooters ^{[4] [5] [6]}

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

Some sources provide additional context that is missing from the original statement, such as:

• Tim Walz's son witnessed a shooting, which may have motivated his efforts to address gun violence ^[3]
• The political context of the debate, including Trump's attack on Walz for his apparent slip ^[3]
• Alternative viewpoints on gun control and school safety, such as the need for tougher gun laws ^[5]
• The importance of considering the perspectives of survivors of mass shootings and the families of victims ^[2]

Some potential alternative viewpoints that are not represented in the analyses include:

• The perspectives of school shooters themselves, or their families
• The potential consequences of stricter gun laws on law-abiding citizens
• The role of mental health in preventing school shootings

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original statement appears to be a misquote or a misunderstanding of Tim Walz's actual words, which could be considered misinformation ^{[1] [2]}. The statement may have been taken out of context or exaggerated for political purposes, which could be considered bias ^[3]. The sources suggest that Tim Walz's opponents, such as Trump, may have benefited from this misquote, as it allowed them to attack Walz's character and policies ^[3]. On the other hand, the sources also suggest that Tim Walz and his supporters may have benefited from the clarification and the opportunity to highlight his efforts to address gun violence and school safety ^{[1] [2] [4] [5] [6]}.