Tim Walz roots are Irish - but where exactly?
Kamala Harris' running mate Tim Walz is the latest American politician to have their roots traced back to Ireland.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz5r5yl624ko
Tim Walz, Kamala Harris' running mate, has Irish roots in County Wexford. Genealogist Megan Smolenyak traced his ancestors to Ferns or Kilmore. Walz's great-grandmother was named Laura Ellen Sullivan, indicating Irish ancestry. Irish connections in American politics are common, with Joe Biden, JD Vance, and John F Kennedy all having ties to Ireland. 31.5 million Americans claim Irish ancestry, with New England having the highest proportion. This link could strengthen relations between Ireland and the US.