Tim Walz, the Democratic vice presidential nominee, is facing scrutiny following revelations about a past romantic relationship with Jenna Wang, the daughter of a Chinese Communist Party official. The affair, which took place in 1989 while Walz was teaching in Foshan, Guangdong province, China, reportedly left Wang emotionally scarred and contemplating suicide, as she recounted in a recent interview with The New York Post.
Wang, now 59, described her intense feelings for Walz during their relationship, claiming that she had expected their romance to lead to marriage. However, the eventual breakup left her devastated. “I was deeply insulted, hurt, and I had to leave that place because many people knew that we had a relationship,” Wang said, indicating that Walz had led her to believe he would marry her.
According to Wang, after returning to the United States, Walz continued to communicate with her, sending letters and requesting a passport-sized photo, which she interpreted as an indication that he was helping her obtain a visa. She expressed disillusionment with his character, stating, “I thought he also loved me. I loved him.”
The Daily Mail first reported on Wang's allegations, which she detailed in an "open letter" aimed at alerting voters about Walz. She described their initial relationship as close, sharing private moments and enjoying activities like karaoke together. However, Wang claims that the relationship soured over time, and she became aware of Walz’s perceived lack of commitment.
Wang noted a pivotal disagreement regarding their intentions, leading to feelings of betrayal when Walz seemed to question her genuine affection. “Knowing now that he wasn’t going to marry me made me feel cheap and common,” she stated, feeling as though she was treated unfairly after being willing to give up her life in China for him.
Following their split, Walz returned to China in 1993 to lead a summer program connecting students from Nebraska and Minnesota with Chinese institutions. He married Gwen Whipple in 1994, an event marked intentionally on June 4, the anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre.
Wang expressed her concerns about Walz’s integrity, stating, “This is a very crucial moment in history, and a man like this does not appear to have the character and integrity to do one of the most important jobs in the world.” As of now, representatives for the Harris-Walz campaign have not responded to the allegations.
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