Cultist Radio Host Suspended After Mocking Gus Walz

The Daily Beast reports:

iHeart Radio host Jay Weber was pulled off the air after calling Tim Walz’s son a “blubbering bitch boy” in a since deleted post on X.

Gus Walz, who has ADHD, a learning disorder, and an anxiety disorder, went viral for his tearful reaction to his father’s speech on Aug. 21 at the Democratic National Convention.

Weber called Gus’ emotional response “embarrassing for both father and son” in his original tweet. He issued a now-deleted apology on X, writing, “I didn’t realize the kid was disabled, and have taken the post down.”

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This is a fuller apology for something stupid and hurtful I said yesterday. I said it without thinking or having the facts. No excuses.
Having been a teacher, I’ve had a standard of never involving children, I broke that and I’m disappointed with myself. I apologize to….

— Jay Weber (@JayWeber3) August 23, 2024

I apologize to the Walz family and anyone who was offended. I feel horrible, I am so sorry.

— Jay Weber (@JayWeber3) August 23, 2024

This you too?👇 pic.twitter.com/SkyLY8xpkF

— Kaylan_TX (@Kaylan_TX_) August 23, 2024